[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 121 (Thursday, July 26, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                         HONORING ANNE SALAZAR

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 26, 2007

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Anne 
Salazar from the Napa Valley, who is retiring from Ste. Michelle Wine 
Estates after 20 years working at Conn Creek Winery and Villa Mt. Eden 
premium wineries, and has helped establish these both as two most 
desirable destinations in the Napa Valley.
  Ms. Salazar immigrated to the United States from England in 1960 and 
arrived in the Napa Valley in 1979. Growing up in Europe, wine was 
always present in her life, and after arriving in the Napa Valley she 
translated her interest into a long career in Napa wines. She began her 
work as Assistant Hospitality Manager at Domaine Chandon in 1980, but 
her excellent work and passion for wine earned her a quick promotion to 
Hospitality Manager in 1982. In 1987 she was hired by Conn Creek and 
Villa Mt. Eden Wineries as Hospitality and Guest Services Manager, and 
she has remained there since that time.
  In her position with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Ms. Salazar has been 
crucial to developing the brand for the very special wines they produce 
in the Napa Valley. Ms. Salazar's love of wine and expert touch have 
educated many visitors about the more than 45 ``90+ scores'' which 
these wines have received in major wine publications. Her excellent 
work has earned the esteem of her coworkers, and has provided excellent 
guidance throughout the continued development of these two wineries.
  Beyond her work in the wineries, Ms. Salazar has made significant 
contributions to our community in the Napa Valley and beyond. She is an 
active member of the Silverado Wine Trail Association, and for many 
years she has helped with the fundraising for the City of Stockton's 
Pixie Woods children's park. In her free time she is an avid hiker and 
reader, and looks forward to spending lots of time with her children 
and grandchildren.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, it is appropriate at this time that we 
rise to honor Ms. Anne Salazar and congratulate her on her retirement 
from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, where she has been an important part 
of their success for many years. Anne is a friend and during her tenure 
in the Napa Valley she has earned the admiration of many, and her 
presence will be missed.

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