[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 176 (Tuesday, December 1, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2841]
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                           HONORING DON LAUB

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 1, 2009

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Don 
Laub and for his dedication to his family, community, and agriculture. 
Mr. Laub passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2009, from injuries 
suffered in a farm accident, at the age of 76. A memorial service was 
held for him on Monday, October 26, 2009.
  Mr. Don Laub was born on July 22, 1933, in Fresno, California, to a 
farming family. As a young man he founded Laub Ranches and J & L 
Vineyards in Easton. The family-run businesses produce top-quality 
table grapes, raisins, and wine grapes. He was a leader in the 
agricultural community and was passionate about preserving the family 
farm and agricultural education for students.
  Mr. Laub served as the Fresno County Farm Bureau president from 1986 
until 1988. He also served on the California Farm Bureau Federation 
Board of Directors and served on several advisory committees for both 
the state and national Farm Bureau organizations. Outside of 
agriculture and farming, Mr. Laub was dedicated to giving back to the 
community. He was heavily involved with the Fresno County Affordable 
Housing Task Force and the Fresno County Public Schools Foundation.
  For his efforts, Mr. Laub was named the Greater Fresno Area Chamber 
of Commerce Agriculturist of the Year in 1994 and was honored with the 
Distinguished Service Award from the California Farm Bureau Federation 
in 1996 for his years of working on labor, water, and public utility 
issues.
  Mr. Laub is survived by his wife, Clara; daughters, Debbie and son-in 
law Ray Jacobsen, Diane Tavares and Donna Laub; son, David Laub; 
grandchildren, Ryan Jacobsen and his wife Ashley, Megan Jacobsen, 
Brandon Jacobsen, Jason Allred and his wife Beth, Jared Allred and 
Dustin Laub; and three great-grandchildren.
  Madam Speaker, I rise today to posthumously honor Don Laub. I invite 
my colleagues to join me in honoring his life and wishing the best for 
his family.

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