[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16900]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE FFA'S 2013 AMERICAN STAR FARMER AWARD WINNER

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                          HON. ADAM KINZINGER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 12, 2013

  Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Tyler Loschen from Cullom, Illinois for being named the 2013 American 
Star Farmer at the Eighty-Sixth National Future Farmers of America 
(FFA) Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.
  Tyler embodies the spirit of the American Farmer. After joining FFA 
as a freshman at Tri-Point High School, he bought 40 acres of farmland, 
a combine, tractor, planter, and other harvesting equipment. His story 
highlights the importance of the FFA program. This enterprising 
individual applied what he learned in the classroom to the field, 
started a business, and made financial decisions with his first-hand 
knowledge. I applaud his determination and I hope his experience will 
be an inspiration for others.
  The American Star Farmer award is one of the highest honors that a 
FFA member can receive from the national organization. Mr. Speaker, I 
am pleased to honor Tyler Loschen for all of his hard work and I wish 
him continued success.

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