[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6348]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            CELEBRATION OF ANTIQUE TRACTOR PRESERVATION DAY

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                          HON. JO ANN EMERSON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 15, 2011

  Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the celebration of 
Antique Tractor Preservation Day in West Plains, Missouri. West Plains, 
Missouri represents a growing community that is creating a new 
tradition for tractor enthusiasts across the country.
  Antique tractors and farm machinery serve as a reminder of a key part 
of our nation's agricultural heritage. Antique Tractor Preservation Day 
provides an opportunity to display these tractors in a venue where 
enthusiasts can share their stories with one another. Enthusiasts who 
share this common interest can share their passions for buying and 
restoring Antique Tractors.
  Antique Tractor Preservation Day also provides others, who might not 
be enthusiasts, an opportunity to learn more about agricultural history 
and to better understand and appreciate the significant advancements 
American agriculture has made over the last century. It is important to 
carry on this legacy by preserving our antique tractors for generations 
into the future.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend Michael Hinton and the West Plains community 
for their work in creating an opportunity for enthusiasts to come 
together and to celebrate this proud heritage and rich history.

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