[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 128 (Saturday, August 4, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1769]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         RECOGNIZING AMY MUMMA

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                           HON. DOC HASTINGS

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 3, 2007

  Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Madam Speaker, I wish to recognize Amy 
Mumma of Ellensburg, Washington for her contributions to the wine 
industry in Washington state and around the world.
  Ms. Mumma is the Founder and Director of Central Washington 
University's World Wine Program. She was recently selected to serve as 
President of the professional jury for the second International Wine 
Women Awards, held in Paris, France. The Wine Women Awards is an 
international competition honoring female leaders in the wine industry. 
Ms. Mumma was the only American selected to be on the prestigious jury, 
comprised of well-known wine experts from around the world.
  In 2005, she was herself honored as the International Wine Woman of 
2005-2006. Ms. Mumma was selected from over 160 candidates from 20 
countries for her extensive technical knowledge and unique personal 
vision of wine, and her understanding of the global wine industry.
  Ms. Mumma has presented both nationally and internationally on the 
topics of wine faults, marketing, and professional wine analysis. Her 
extensive wine education includes an Advanced Diploma in Wine and 
Spirits from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust in London and a 
Diploma of Wine Studies and Tasting from France's University of 
Burgundy. She is currently a Master of Wine candidate at the 
prestigious Institute of Masters of Wine in London, England.
  In 2003, Ms. Mumma founded the World Wine Program at Central 
Washington University and has worked hard to enhance the knowledge of 
students, professionals, and consumers of wine and the wine industry. 
The program currently includes a Wine Trade Professional Certificate 
program, a Wine Trade Tourism minor, consumer courses, and Wine Trade 
Training Courses for wine industry employees.
  Ms. Mumma is dedicated to expanding the World Wine Program by 
establishing a comprehensive program examining wine faults and methods 
for wine professionals to identify and reduce the number of faults in 
wine. The program promises to improve wine quality and ensure the 
continued vitality of the wine industry in Washington state and the 
Nation.
  I commend Ms. Mumma for her achievements in the global wine industry 
and her commitment to providing world-renowned wine education 
opportunities to wine professionals, students, and consumers in 
Washington state.

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