[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17666]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE LANGFORD FAMILY AS THE 2010 HOLMES COUNTY OUTSTANDING 
                        FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2010

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, it is a great pleasure for me 
to rise today to extend congratulations to the Langford family for 
being selected as the 2010 Holmes County Outstanding Farm Family of the 
Year.
  The Langford family farm, located in Westville, Florida, has been a 
staple of Holmes County since the 1920s. Its owners, Luke and Laurie 
Langford, have two young sons, Mason and Carson, and are active members 
of the Holmes County Farm Bureau and Florida Farm Bureau Young Framer 
and Rancher Leadership Group.
  For the past 24 years, Luke has operated the 1,100-acre farm. Over 
the years, the farm has become home to a diversified agricultural 
enterprise, with commercial cow and calf farming, cattle pre-
conditioning, custom beef and hay production. The farm produces fruits 
and vegetables and wood-based products. Additionally, the Langford 
family farm's picturesque landscape provides a fitting setting for 
agritourism activities, including fishing, trail rides, dove hunting 
and a pumpkin patch for Halloween.
  Madam Speaker, our great nation was built by farmers and their 
families. The Langford family stands as an excellent example of the 
farm families that have been the backbone of Holmes County, Florida, 
and our nation. On behalf of northwest Florida, I wish the Langford 
family continued success and hope that their family tradition will 
continue to prosper for many future generations to come.

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