[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 116 (Monday, September 10, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1619]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING RON ORLOPP

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 10, 2001

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Ron 
Orlopp for his contributions to the California poultry industry. After 
many years of dedicated service, Mr. Orlopp is retiring as Chairman of 
the California Poultry Federation (CPF).
  Ron has served as Chairman of the CPF for the past two years; he has 
served on the CPF board for the past 10 years. During his tenure, 
Orlopp has enhanced the legislative and regulatory effectiveness in 
Sacramento and Washington, D.C., expanded the Nutrient Management 
Certification efforts of the CPF, and assisted in bringing the National 
Chicken Contest to California. Under his leadership, the CPF Executive 
Committee visits Washington, D.C. annually and sponsors a trip for 
members and associates every year. Orlopp's efforts with the 
legislators is one reason the California poultry industry in one of the 
most profitable agricultural businesses today.
  Ron started working with turkeys at the age of eight. He earned a 
degree in Avian Science from the University of California at Davis in 
1976. Later, he studied accounting at Fresno State University and has 
passed the state board exam to become a Certified Public Accountant. In 
addition to his position with the CPF, Orlopp is the president of 
Orlopp Turkey Breeding Farms and a partner in Orlopp-Caviglia Farms.
  Orlopp has long been active in agricultural and civic organizations 
in the area. He is the current chairman of the Tulare County 
Agricultural Advisory Committee. He is also the past-president of the 
Poultry Forum. He is a former trustee with the Cutler-Orosi School 
Board and coached Little League for 10 years.
  Ron was born on October 21, 1954 in Dinuba, California. He has been 
married to his wife, Mary Jane, since 1981. They have three sons, 
Bryan, Jason and Kevin. His favorite pastimes are watching his boys 
play sports, hunting, playing basketball, walking in the hills, and 
playing golf.
  Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
Ron Orlopp for his years of service to the California Poultry 
Federation and his contributions to the California poultry industry. I 
wish Mr. Orlopp many more years of continued success.

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