[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 132 (Thursday, October 19, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1826-E1827]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING JOSEPH PHELPS

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 18, 2000

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
and honor Joseph Phelps for his outstanding leadership role in making 
health care accessible to all members of our community. Mr. Phelps will 
be honored by the St. Helena Hospital Foundation for being a key 
supporter of many important health, cultural and educational 
organizations in Napa Valley.
  Upon graduation from college, where he studied engineering and 
construction management, Joseph Phelps spent three years as a naval 
officer in the Pacific during the Korean War. After returning from 
duty, he presided over the expansion of a small local firm into a 
nationally prominent construction organization.
  In 1972, Mr. Phelps developed the Joseph Phelps Vineyards, located in 
Spring Valley near St. Helena, CA. The vineyards stretch across a 600-
acre ranch that is characterized by rolling hills, California native 
oaks, and 160 acres of tended vines.
  Over the years, Mr. Phelps has not only established one of the most 
respected benchmarks of California wine quality, but has contributed to 
numerous health care benefits in the community, including the 
establishment of the health resource library at The Women's Center of 
St. Helena Hospital.
  Additionally, Mr. Phelps is a major supporter of the annual Napa 
Valley Wine Auction, which has become the nation's largest and most 
successful charity wine auction. The auction has raised over $20 
million for such critical programs as Napa Women's Emergency Services, 
Hospice of Napa Valley, Planned Parenthood, and Healthy Moms and 
Babies.
  Mr. Phelps will be honored for these and many other contributions at 
the St. Helena

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Hospital Foundation's annual gala in November, of which the proceeds 
will support seminars, support groups, community outreach and 
diagnostic testing at The Women's Center of St. Helena Hospital.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we acknowledge and 
honor Mr. Joseph Phelps for his continued support and tremendous 
contributions to the communities of Napa Valley.

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