[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 163 (Saturday, December 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2591]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING MR. BILL PAULI ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE 
                   CALIFORNIA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 16, 2005

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Bill Pauli for his 
efforts and contributions to the agricultural industry for his years of 
service as President of the California Farm Bureau Federation.
  Although Mr. Pauli is retiring, his dedication and commitment to 
enhancing the quality of agriculture in the State of California will 
always remain sincerely appreciated.
  Mr. Pauli's passion for agriculture led him to pursue a Bachelor of 
Science Degree in agricultural economics and business from the 
University of Nevada, Reno. He emerged through the industry as a 
product of some of California's most celebrated wine grapes and 
Bartlett pears in his home town of Potter Valley. Mr. Pauli's endeavors 
also led to the establishment of the award-winning Braren-Pauli and 
Redwood Valley Cellars.
  Colleagues, friends, and family alike hail Mr. Pauli as someone who 
has exemplified genuine concern and dedication to the progression of 
American farmers. Mr. Pauli's advocacy for agricultural issues dates 
back to the 1970s. He stood before the United States Congress to 
address farm concerns and served as a member of agricultural 
organizations such as the State Compensation Insurance Board, North 
Coast Grape Growers Association and Tri Valley Growers Cooperative.

  Serving as the President of the state's most active and esteemed 
agricultural organization, Mr. Pauli established many enduring programs 
that have revamped the image of the Bureau. Among them are The Farm 
Bureau Leadership program which has brought vibrancy to the 
organization. In addition, Ag in the Classroom is highly esteemed as an 
educational tool, and The Plan to Protect California's Family Farms has 
added to the Bureau's dedication to preserve the efforts of California 
farmers to provide the highest quality products.
  In addition to his extensive profile of agricultural issues, Mr. 
Pauli has been an outstanding member of his commnity. He donates much 
of his time to protecting and ensuring the welfare of the residents of 
Potter Valley and serves as a volunteer chief of the Potter Valley Fire 
Department.
  When asked what he would miss the most upon leaving his post, Mr. 
Pauli answered, ``The people, the opportunity to see the people, to see 
their farms and ranches.'' It is through the efforts of people like 
Bill Pauli that California is the breadbasket of the world. It is with 
a great pride and gratitude that I rise to thank and honor Mr. Pauli 
for his thirty-five years of commitment and loyalty to the citizens of 
California.

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