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Congressman Williams Recognizes Rural America

July 25, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) took to the House floor on Tuesday to recognize Rural America's impact on our nation.

Williams' remarks are below:

"Mr. Speaker, I'd like to take this time to recognize rural America and the impact it has on our nation.

"Rural America makes up 72 percent of our country's land and roughly 46.2 million Americans call it home.

"Our Country has been reliant on rural America since the beginning; it's where our roots are and where our values and heritage began.

"The 25th District of Texas, which I am honored to represent, has tens of thousands of hardworking men and women who are employed in the agriculture industry.

"These men and women make up a large driving force that helps supply our nation's families with products we would be unable to get otherwise.

"But it's more than that. These folks instill values such as hard work-ethic, taking days on - not days off, doing the right thing and taking care of your neighbor.

"This is the fabric of our nation that is passed on from generation to generation.

"Mr. Speaker, I would like to highlight a few specific rural areas in my district that are truly making a difference.

"Located in Stephenville, Texas, the Tarleton State University Southwest Regional Dairy Center is a one-of-a-kind facility.

"This establishment is home to hundreds of cows that are used for teaching purposes, research for higher education, and directly contribute to the dairy industry in Texas and the southwest.

"I am proud to represent this unique institution that not only provides goods to our nation, but also serves as a learning institute so we can train the dairy farmers of tomorrow.

"Mr. Speaker, I'd also like to recognize the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant located in rural Glen Rose, Texas.

"This power plant has been providing reliable, clean power to Texas' electric grid for almost 27 years.

"Taking up approximately 10,000 acres of land, this plant can power about 1.15 million homes.

"Their standard of quality is what has made Comanche Peak one of the best nuclear plants in the nation, and I am proud to represent it in our district.

Mr. Speaker, it is because of rural places like these and the people that work there, that our country is able to run dependably and efficiently.

"I applaud their efforts and look forward to continuing to represent them here in Washington, D.C.

"In God we trust."

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