[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 11 (Tuesday, February 3, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E96]
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               CONGRATULATING ROMALO M. ``CAP'' CAPOVILLA

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                         HON. JOHN T. DOOLITTLE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 3, 2004

  Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, today I wish to congratulate my friend, 
Romalo M. ``Cap'' Capovilla, as he celebrates his 80th birthday. His 
has been a lifetime of hard work and service.
  Cap was born in Dunsmuir, California, on January 4, 1924, to 
immigrant parents. After graduating from Dunsmuir High School in 1942, 
he joined the U.S. Army Air Force. He served honorably for three years, 
through the end of World War II.
  After his military service, Cap returned to Dunsmuir and worked as a 
railroad conductor for 27 years. He also owned and operated a cattle 
ranch for 20 years.
  Mr. Speaker, Cap has long been very involved in issues related to 
natural resources management and agriculture. He became a member of the 
Shasta River Water Association in 1981. He also belonged to the 
Siskiyou County Cattlemen's Association, the California Cattlemen's 
Association, and the California Farm Bureau. He used his expertise in 
these areas to benefit youth. In fact, he received recognition for 
meritorious service to 4-H and worked many years at the junior auction.
  In 1986, Cap was honored to be part of a 35-person delegation that 
delivered a 50-foot tall tree to Washington, DC, which became the first 
national Christmas tree from West of the Mississippi River.
  Cap has contributed greatly to life in rural Northern California both 
civically and politically. In 1978, he was first elected as a member of 
the Siskiyou County Republican Central Committee. Two years later, he 
was elected to the Loan Committee of the Farmers Home Administration. 
For 30 years, he has been a member of the fraternal service 
organization, Knights of Columbus, and has served as Post Grand Knight. 
Additionally, he was named Knight of the Year in 1978 and 1998.
  Cap is now enjoying retirement in Medford, Oregon, with his wife, 
Ruby.
  Mr. Speaker, I take great pleasure in commending Cap Capovilla for 
his outstanding service to our country as a member of the Armed Forces, 
a community leader, and a good family man. I am personally thankful for 
his support and friendship.

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