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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
EFFORTS TO FIGHT ASIAN CARP
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Kentucky (Mr. Comer) for 5 minutes.
Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, last week, I had the opportunity to travel to
Kentucky Lake, alongside Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and
other local leaders, to observe progress being made to remove Asian
carp from our west Kentucky waterways. Senator McConnell and I took a
boat out on the water to observe the new Modified Unified Method for
removing this invasive species from our lakes.
Thanks to Federal funding we have secured, efforts are in progress
that will improve the fishing industry and our overall tourist economy
in the First Congressional District of Kentucky. The Federal resources
that have been steered toward this problem are instrumental in fighting
the war on carp.
It has truly been a team approach, with local leaders like Lyon
County Judge-Executive Wade White doing a tremendous job of advocating
for action.
While there is certainly work left to do to eradicate Asian carp, we
are moving in the right direction. I pledge to continue working with
State and local officials and to be an effective Federal partner moving
forward to rid our waters of this harmful species.
Honoring Union County Superintendent Patricia Sheffer
Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Union County
Schools Superintendent Patricia Sheffer for winning the F.L. Dupree
Outstanding Superintendent Award. This prestigious honor is awarded
annually by the Kentucky School Boards Association to a leader who has
demonstrated a high level of accomplishment within their school system.
Serving as superintendent comes with a variety of steep challenges
and responsibilities. Based on this award, Patricia has gone above and
beyond to excel in this critically important role.
She has committed her career to working with community leaders to
improve opportunities for the next generation, including placing a
heavy emphasis on improving career and technical education
opportunities.
Mr. Speaker, her impact on Union County and public education cannot
be overstated. I have seen firsthand the great work Ms. Sheffer has
done there in Morganfield, and I join with all of my constituents in
the First Congressional District of Kentucky in congratulating her.
Honoring National Future Farmers of America Week
Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of National FFA
Week, an event that always brings back fond memories and is very
special to me. Not only am I a proud farmer and former commissioner of
agriculture, but I was also very active in FFA and had the high honor
of serving as Kentucky FFA president.
FFA had an extraordinary influence on my life, as I know it does for
many young people today. I proudly display my blue and gold jacket here
in my congressional office.
While I will admit to being biased, there is no better way to learn,
grow, and excel than being part of FFA. This quality organization uses
agriculture education to empower students and put them on a lifelong
path to success.
The leadership skills that students gain through FFA are extremely
valuable, and I know that it makes a positive difference in the lives
of young people every day.
Mr. Speaker, I am proud to represent so many high-quality FFA
programs, leaders, and students here in Washington, and FFA will always
hold a special place in my heart.
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