[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4098]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                CONGRATULATING RONALD AND BARBARA McCALL

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                            HON. JASON SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 12, 2016

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Ronald and Barbara McCall of Mountain Grove, Missouri on receiving this 
year's Century Farm Award. Receiving this honor is no easy task, and 
the McCalls have exemplified hard work, perseverance, and dedication to 
the community throughout their lives. The McCall family originally 
purchased the farm 101 years ago on February 11, 1915.
  Qualifying to be a Century Farm is a great feat. The farm must be in 
the same family for at least 100 consecutive years and the original 
tract of land has to be more than 40 acres. These farms represent an 
important part of American heritage, feeding generations upon 
generations and greatly improving the quality of life of Missourians. 
Their integrity and determination serve as a prime example for farmers 
across the nation.
  I applaud the hard work and achievements of the McCalls and look 
forward to seeing what they accomplish in the future. It is my pleasure 
to recognize the McCalls before the House of Representatives.

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