[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 48 (Thursday, April 27, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E634]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN RECOGNITION OF JACK WOOLF'S LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENTS

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 27, 2006

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
lifetime achievements of Jack Woolf from Fresno, CA.
  For more than 30 years, Jack Woolf and his family have been an 
integral part of the development of diversified agriculture on the west 
side of Fresno County. He has been an active community member who has 
tirelessly worked to promote Fresno and the agricultural industry. Mr. 
Woolf embarked upon his entrepreneurial career in 1974, with the 
creation of Woolf Enterprises. The business began as a simple row crop 
operation but under Jack's watchful eye it grew into a large 
agricultural business that ultimately branched out into many 
agricultural industries.
  Presently, Woolf Enterprises products include tomatoes, garlic, 
cotton, wheat, alfalfa, wine grapes, almonds and pistachios. In 
addition, Jack Woolf is a partner in several processing plants, an 
irrigation business and an agricultural nursery. Mr. Woolf is an 
individual who, through hard work and his commitment to a vision of a 
better future, has established Woolf Enterprises as a cornerstone in 
California's agriculture industry. By serving in leadership positions 
with various agriculture and water agencies, Mr. Woolf has been able to 
promote his dynamic vision and direction for a strong San Joaquin 
Valley agricultural industry.
  In addition to his entrepreneurial spirit--Jack has also diversified 
his community interests by serving on various boards throughout the 
Valley. These boards include the Westlands Water District, the Fresno 
Metropolitan Museum, Channel 18 KVPT--public programming, the Clark 
Museum in Hanford, and the Fresno County Grand Jury. Mr. Woolf has also 
been generous in giving back to the community. The following 
institutions have all benefited from his philanthropic efforts: CSU 
Fresno, University of Santa Clara, Fresno Metropolitan Museum, Santa 
Catalina School in Monterey, Channel 18 KVPT, the Clark Museum and 
Saint Agnes Hospital. Furthermore, the agricultural community in Fresno 
has decided to establish a Jack Woolf Scholarship Endowment fund which 
will be awarded to students pursuing a degree in the College of 
Agricultural Sciences and Technology.
  On behalf of the residents in the San Joaquin Valley, it is with 
great pleasure that I stand today to laud the efforts of Jack Woolf and 
extend my utmost appreciation for his contributions and continued 
loyalty to the community.

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