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Officials praise local volunteers and farmers at recent events
Summary
Officials reported attending the Farm Bureau legislative dinner and the 7-district rescue squad installation, praising volunteers and the Gatton family for service; remarks emphasized protecting farmland and supporting volunteers.
An unidentified meeting speaker recounted attending the Farm Bureau legislative dinner and the 7-district rescue squads' installation and awards ceremony, praising local volunteers and the Gatton family for long-term community involvement.
The speaker said the state delegation attended the Farm Bureau dinner and that farmers raised concerns about what is affecting their operations and what they want from local and state government. “Once our farmland is gone, we've lost our rural character,” the speaker said, urging continued support for farmers.
The speaker also described the rescue squads' awards event as “a great evening” with many dedicated volunteers and noted the rescue auxiliary raised a substantial donation for the department. The speaker congratulated the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department and thanked the Gatton family for their involvement.
These remarks were presented as part of the meeting opening and no formal board actions or budgetary allocations were announced in relation to the events.
