[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 74 (Thursday, May 14, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1149]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING ANDREW HOXSEY OF NAPA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 14, 2009

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Mr. Andrew Hoxsey, who is being honored this evening by the Napa Valley 
Grapegrowers as their Grower of the Year. Mr. Hoxsey is being 
recognized for his outstanding contributions to the wine grape industry 
and the larger community of the Napa Valley.
  Each year, the Napa Valley Grapegrowers bestows their most 
prestigious award to a Napa grower who has demonstrated a strong 
commitment to sustainable practices; recognized leadership in the 
agricultural preservation; dedicated community focus, contributing to 
the Napa Valley community through their time, resources, and personal 
commitments; and someone who actively promotes Napa's reputation for 
the highest quality vineyards. Grapegrowers in the Napa Valley are 
continuously at the forefront of organic and sustainable agricultural 
practices, and Mr. Hoxsey is no exception. He is one of the preeminent 
organic farmers in the entire Napa Valley.
  Mr. Hoxsey is a fourth generation Napa Valley farmer who received a 
Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics and Business 
Management at the University of California at Davis. He went on to 
serve as an officer in the United States Air Force Reserve from 1983 to 
1993. He is currently President of Yount Mill Vineyards in Yountville 
and Managing Partner of the Napa Wine Company.
  Mr. Hoxsey's position as Managing Partner of one of Napa's premier 
wine companies is only the beginning of his extensive industry and 
community involvement. Andrew has served as Chairman of the California 
Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance and President of the Yountville 
Appellation Association. He has also held memberships on the Napa 
Valley and California Grapegrowers Boards of Directors, as well as Napa 
Valley Vintners Association, Oakville Winegrowers Association, American 
Vineyard Foundation and Napa Valley Farm Bureau.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, it is appropriate at this time that we 
thank Mr. Andrew Hoxsey for the incredible work he has done on behalf 
of the Napa Valley. As a respected grape grower he has advanced the 
reputation of Napa Valley grapes and wine, and has been a model citizen 
and superb steward of the land. I join his wife, Nancy and two 
daughters in wishing him continued success and fulfillment.

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