[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 202]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING FARM FAMILIES OF THE YEAR

  (Ms. GRAHAM asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. GRAHAM. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the Second 
Congressional District's Farm Families of the Year.
  Each year, the Florida Farm Bureau recognizes families across north 
Florida for their commitment to farming and our community. These 
families work hard every day to provide food for our tables and, just 
as importantly, they know farming is more than a job. It is a way of 
life and a part of our heritage.
  Our farm families are the backbone of north Florida. Recognizing them 
with this award is just one thing we can do to show how much we 
appreciate their hard work and sacrifice.
  I look forward to further recognizing them and highlighting their 
work as I begin the first official north Florida farm tour. I will be 
visiting all 14 counties in my district.
  Again, congratulations to our Farm Families of the Year, and thank 
you to all of our State's farmers.

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