[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 37 (Tuesday, April 9, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E454]
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                 HONORING DAIRY INDUSTRY OF CALIFORNIA

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 9, 2002

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Dairy Industry 
of California on the occasion of being honored for their support of the 
Diabetic Youth Foundation. An event to honor the dairy industry will be 
sponsored by Rob and Jeannie Hilarides of the Sierra Cattle Company to 
benefit the Diabetic Youth Foundation.
  Rob and Jeannie Hilarides have been touched by the cause on a 
personal level. Their daughter, Hannah, has Type I diabetes. Their pain 
and suffering has led them into taking an active role to battle the 
disease, not only for their daughter, but for other children as well. 
The Hilarides have given support financially and have also brought the 
cause to the attention of the dairy people. Through them, the industry 
has become very involved in support of the Diabetic Youth Foundation.
  Recently, a study has found that the California Dairy Industry 
contributes 122,300 jobs and $17.5 billion to the State's economy. The 
industry has been very instrumental in creating opportunities for jobs 
within the state. The same study found that for every two jobs on a 
California dairy farm, three more jobs are created off the farm through 
the purchase of goods and services. Despite these economical 
contributions, the dairy industry has made numerous charitable 
contributions, specifically to the Diabetic Youth Foundation.
  The Diabetic Youth Foundation provides year-round educational 
programs for families affected by diabetes. The financial assistance is 
advantageous to the foundation and has allowed them to accept children 
in spite of the child's financial situation.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the California Dairy Industry for 
its contributions to the community. I invite my colleagues to join me 
in thanking the Industry, and the Hilarides, for their continued 
support of the Diabetic Youth Foundation.

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