[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 22269-22270]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                CONGRATULATING THE GASCONADE COUNTY 4-H

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                        HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 15, 2010

  Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating the Gasconade County 4-H for 75 years of excellence.
  The original Gasconade County 4-H organization started with the ideas 
and planning of only 10 individuals. Since its inception in 1935, the 
Gasconade County 4-H has expanded and now includes 11 4-H clubs, 230 
members, and 107 volunteers.
  The Gasconade County 4-H engages youth to reach their fullest 
potential, while advancing the field of youth development in four 
different areas of focus: head, heart, hands, and health. Through their 
hands-on learning, these young members build their leadership 
capabilities and expand their skills which enable them to be proactive 
forces in their communities and prepare for their future endeavors. In 
its 75th year, the tradition of 4-H still remains strong throughout 
Gasconade County.
  I congratulate the men and women who continue to advance this 
important cause, which has had such a positive effect on our youth and 
on our community. I am extremely

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proud. I also encourage more youth to participate in 4-H and other such 
programs that empower them to reach their full potential. I join the 
rest of the 9th Congressional District when I wish you all continued 
success and another 75 years of excellence!
  I would like to take this time to commend Gasconade County 4-H for 
all their hard work, and I ask that my colleagues join me in 
recognizing them for a job well done!

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