[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 15003-15004]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE GILMORE FAMILY AS THE 2012 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA 
                        OUTSTANDING FARM FAMILY

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 12, 2012

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize the 
Gilmore family for being selected as the 2012 Escambia County, Florida 
Outstanding Farm Family.
  Jacob and Carla Gilmore, along with their twin daughters Sydney and 
Ella, own and operate the Gizmo Angus Farm in Molino, Florida. Thanks 
to programs like 4-H and FFA, Jacob gained invaluable experience in 
agriculture at a young age, and this experience has helped the Gilmore 
family establish a successful cattle farm. From the ages of 8 to 19, 
Jacob consistently won accolades from 4-H, FFA and the Escambia County 
Interstate Fair. He also twice produced the Grand Champion Steer, while 
also raising Grand Champion Laying Hens, and becoming a state finalist 
in beef production entrepreneurship.
  Seven years ago, the Gilmores were married, and Carla immediately 
embraced the hard work and dedication necessary to successfully operate 
a family farm. She supports her husband in every way possible, and 
together they are helping to instill a love of farming in their 
daughters. Today, Gizmo Angus Farm prides itself on integrating the 
latest technologies available to the industry, such as Artificial 
Insemination and embryo transfer, with traditional cattle farming 
activities.
  In addition to their work on the family farm, the Gilmores are active 
in working with the youth of their community to spark interest in 
agriculture and family farming. By actively engaging young agriculture 
enthusiasts through the Young Farmers and Ranchers program, the 
Gilmores are a key influence in promoting agriculture throughout the 
state. The Gilmores have a true commitment to promoting agriculture in 
the Northwest Florida community, and their success is indicative of 
their dedication to farming and commitment to family.
  Mr. Speaker, our great nation was built by farmers and their 
families. The Escambia

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County Outstanding Farm Family of the Year Award is a reflection of the 
Gilmores' tireless work and their dedication to family and farming. On 
behalf of the United States Congress, I would like to offer my 
congratulations to the Gilmore family for this great accomplishment. My 
wife Vicki and I extend our best wishes for their continued success.

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