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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
RECOGNIZING THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA TIFTON CAMPUS' CENTENNIAL
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HON. AUSTIN SCOTT-
of georgia
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Madam Speaker, today I would like to
recognize a century of contributions by the University of Georgia
Tifton Campus to the science of agriculture, the advancement of
agricultural technology, and the education of producers, students and
the public to promote and protect the U.S. food supply and to help feed
people in need around the world.
In August 1918, the Georgia General Assembly authorized the creation
of a Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station. In May 1919, my hometown
of Tifton was chosen as the location due in large part to the
surrounding area's vital role in agriculture research, outreach, and
education. Today, the Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station is known
as the University of Georgia Tifton Campus. In its one hundred years,
UGA-Tifton has fulfilled its duties to promote research and education.
Through the years, UGA-Tifton scientists have developed grain varieties
that helped save millions of lives from starvation in India and Africa;
they have developed machinery and technology that made agriculture
profitable and sustainable; they have contributed to the improvement of
livestock genetics and production; they have created a body of
scientific research that has helped realize a five-fold increase in
peanut production per acre, bringing to life the now robust
agricultural economy of the state of Georgia; and they have contributed
to the development of forages and turfgrasses that continue to benefit
ranchers, athletes and homeowners alike.
Just as it was in the early 1900's, UGA-Tifton continues to be a
cornerstone of agriculture research, outreach, and education for not
only South Georgia, but the state and Southeast region as a whole. The
commitment to its mission and to the wellbeing of humanity over this
century of service is admirable. As it celebrates this milestone, UGA-
Tifton remains poised and eager to continue that legacy of excellence
in the pursuit of the great discoveries that will bring economic
prosperity to rural America, promote greater public health through
better nutrition and a healthier environment, and prevent hunger in the
world in the years to come.
On Friday, May 3, 2019, UGA-Tifton will celebrate and commemorate its
impact and achievements at a showcase event on campus honoring one
hundred years of commitment to the community and higher education. I
congratulate the faculty, staff and greater UGA-Tifton community on
their successes, thank them for their service, and look forward to
seeing their continued growth and success for many more years to come.
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