[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 54 (Thursday, May 4, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E637]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING MICHAELA K. RODENO, WOMEN FOR WINESENSE WOMAN OF THE YEAR--
                                  2000

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 4, 2000

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, this week, Michaela Rodeno 
will be honored as a co-founder at the Women for WineSense 10th 
Anniversary Conference in Sonoma County, CA.
  As a leader in the California wine industry, Michaela used her 
organizing and business acumen to found Women for WineSense, a national 
organization promoting wine as a part of a healthy, balanced lifestyle. 
Michaela has a long history of involvement in wine industry issues. She 
has served on the boards of the California Wine Institute and the Napa 
Valley Vintners Association. She is currently on the board of the 
American Vintners Association and in 1999 was elected chair of their 
Meritage Association.
  Michaela is chief executive officer for St. Supery Vineyards and 
Winery in Rutherford, CA. Michaela dedicates her personal and 
professional talents to local charities, the arts and women's support 
organizations. In 1998, she chaired the Napa Valley Wine Auction, the 
largest grossing wine auction in the United States, raising a record 
$3.8 million. She speaks at professional conferences around the world 
to promote the wine and tourism industries of the Napa Valley as well 
as conferences that promote and foster women's success in the business 
sector.
  Ten years ago, Michaela founded the premier worldwide grassroots 
organization for women interested in wine. Women for WineSense 
continues to serve as a moderate, non-biased, non-profit educational 
and promotional organization to ensure all women and men have accurate 
information on the cultural, social, and health effects of moderate 
wine consumption.
  Mr. Speaker, today we honor an industry visionary and community 
leader. Michaela Rodeno's professional and civic dedication has 
encouraged and supported many individuals in our community and beyond. 
I join the other members of Women for WineSense in honoring Michaela K. 
Rodeno as co-founder and Woman of the Year 2000.




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