[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 27]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 36485]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       CONGRATULATING THE FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL AGRICULTURAL TEAM

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 19, 2007

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Foothill 
High School Agriculture Team of Bakersfield, California on receiving 
first place in the Parliamentary Procedure Event at the 80th annual 
National Future Farmers of America Leadership Conference.
  The team defeated competition from groups representing 45 states, 
receiving the country's top Ag education honors. Abigail ``Abby'' Ryan 
was also named the national Outstanding Presiding President. Winning 
the state title earlier this year, the students went on to capture a 
title at the national competition.
  Foothill High team members included Abigail Ryan (President), Amber 
Sawyer (Secretary), Vern Clark, Amanda Shuminski, Leanne Clark, and Wes 
Pounds. I would also like to recognize the Foothill High Agriculture 
Coach Josiah Mayfield.
  Undoubtedly, the Parliamentary Procedure skills developed will 
promise success to students in years to come. Some of these skills 
included the ability to run orderly meetings on agricultural issues by 
introducing motions, debating topics and voting, demonstrating their 
knowledge of the principles of democratic assembly.
  It gives me great pride to honor the Foothill High Ag Team and 
congratulate the Principal, Brenda Lewis, the Coach, Josiah Mayfield 
and these outstanding Ag students for receiving this distinguished 
award.

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