Statement - May 28, 2009

Mr. Merv Tweed (Brandon—Souris, CPC): Madam Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to bring special attention to an organization in Canada that is celebrating a milestone in educating rural youth in my constituency. Next week the Boissevain and area 4-H Rally will be celebrating its 75th year.

    Their long history of recognizing the achievements of youth from dozens of local 4-H clubs and communities is to be applauded. Over the years, beef, calf and home ec clubs and others have converged at the Boissevain Rally to compete with other 4-H'ers in the region.

    The 4-H pledge says it all about the basic principles of the organization.

    I congratulate the volunteers and organizers of the Boissevain and area 4-H Rally for inspiring leadership, citizenship and life skills to our youth over the last 75 years. I wish them success and many more years.