[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 59 (Thursday, May 8, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E885]
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                  TRIBUTE TO JAMES ``JIM'' CHIPPONERI

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                          HON. GARY A. CONDIT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 8, 1997

  Mr. CONDIT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a close friend and 
neighbor, Mr. James ``Jim'' Chipponeri, who is being recognized as the 
Agri-Business Man of the Year by the Ceres Chamber of Commerce.
  Jim and I have been friends for a number of years. He has always been 
ready to lend a helping hand or volunteer his time and resources to 
help our community.
  Since his days as a student at Ceres High School, he has been an 
active participant in the agricultural community. Jim has worked 
tirelessly on behalf of the farmers. He has been a great asset to many 
service organizations, including the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau and 
Growers Harvesting Committee.
  His labor has produced some of the best peaches, grapes, and almonds 
in the Valley. He is currently in the process of patenting his own 
almond product called ``Chips Special''.
  In addition to Jim's efforts in the farming community, he has been a 
member of the Ceres Lions Club for 45 years. It is a pleasure to have 
this opportunity to recognize Jim's service and dedication to our 
community.
  I would also like to extend my best wishes and congratulations to Jim 
and his wife, Laura, who will be celebrating their 50th wedding 
anniversary later this year.

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