[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 81 (Wednesday, June 9, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1176]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN RECOGNITION OF LOUIS ``BOB'' TRINCHERO

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 1999

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased today to 
recognize Louis ``Bob'' Trinchero, of St. Helena, California, who on 
June 9th will be presented the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) 1999 Wine 
and Restaurant Industry Achievement Award in San Francisco.
  For many years, Bob Trinchero has been a respected leader, both in 
the Napa Valley community as well as in our nation's wine industry. As 
a native St. Helenan, I am extremely proud of my good friend's 
outstanding accomplishments.
  Bob Trinchero, chairman and chief operating officer of Sutter Home 
Winery, started as a teenager at the family business washing wine 
barrels and shoveling grape pomace. After returning from service in the 
Air Force in 1958, he built the winery up from a ``real mom and pop 
operation'' to America's leading varietal wine producer. Today, he 
supervises all aspects of Sutter Home's operations, with particular 
emphasis on vineyard development and wine production.
  A past president of the Napa Valley Vintners Association and member 
of the Wine Institute board of directors, Bob is active in industry 
affairs and is often consulted by other vintners and the media for his 
commonsense analysis of important industry issues. He has made 
significant contributions in many areas of our community, including but 
certainly not limited to his efforts to improve health care services 
and affordable housing for farm workers.
  Mr. Speaker, I believe it is fitting and appropriate to honor the 
lifetime of service Bob Trinchero has given to his community, his state 
and his nation. Undoubtedly, there are many families in Napa County who 
are thankful each day for his tremendous work and generosity. Napa 
County is a prosperous community and its residents can point to Bob 
Trinchero's service as one reason for this prosperity.
  The ADL is a leading civil rights and human relations organization 
dedicated to combating prejudice, bigotry and discrimination, defending 
democratic ideals and safeguarding human rights. The ADL's 1999 Wine 
and Restaurant Industry Achievement Award is presented to individuals 
who have distinguished themselves by demonstrating the highest values 
of corporate, civic and communal leadership.
  Mr. Speaker, ADL could not have selected a more worthy recipient of 
this award. I would like to personally commend Louis ``Bob'' Trinchero 
on his dedication and meritorious service to our community and our 
nation. I congratulate him on being presented the ADL's 1999 Wine and 
Restaurant Industry Achievement Award.

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