Brandon Williams: “I thank the gentleman for that nice introduction, I thank him for what he is doing, and I thank him for bringing rural…”

“I thank the gentleman for that nice introduction, I thank him for what he is doing, and I thank him for bringing rural America together tonight in the people's House. Mr. Speaker, I would 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 simply call it home. Our country has been relying on rural America since the beginning. It is where our roots are, where our values are, and where our 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 agricultural industry. These men and women make up a large driving force that help supply our Nation's families with products we would be unable to get otherwise. But it is more than that. These folks instill values, such as hard work, ethics, taking days on and not taking 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's Southwest Regional Dairy Center is a one-of-a-kind facility.…”