[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 149 (Tuesday, November 16, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1914-E1915]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING FRESNO EQUIPMENT CO.

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2010

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor 
Fresno Equipment Co. for receiving the 2010 Baker, Peterson, and 
Franklin Ag Business Award. Fresno Equipment Co. has held a long and 
distinguished position in the California agriculture industry, adhering 
to extremely high standards of quality and integrity.
  The family operation of Fresno Equipment Co. has been ongoing since 
1960 when Mark Vucovich and Bill Hansen became partners. Vucovich 
purchased the business and became sole owner in 1968 after the passing 
of Hansen. Mark passed away in 1980, and the business was taken over by 
Mark's children, Steve and Marsha.
  The company operates a Five Points and Fresno Store, the latter of 
which is an award

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winning John Deere ``Gold Star'' full line residential and commercial 
grounds equipment dealership. The company is a tale of entrepreneurial 
success, as the business started with 15 employees and increased to 85 
employees today.
  Fresno Equipment Co. has been actively involved with the Nisei 
Farmers League in promoting improved air quality in the Valley. 
Additionally, the company has participated in various roles in the Big 
Fresno Fair, Fresno State football, Grizzlies baseball, Ag Boosters 
BBQ, Children's Hospital of Central California, California Agriculture 
Leadership, Fresno Chamber of Commerce, St. Jude Church, Armenian 
Congregational Church, California Grape and Tree Fruit League and the 
livestock sale at the Fresno Fair.
  Fresno Equipment Co. is a recognized agricultural business-leader in 
our community and its prominence and reputation will contribute to the 
Valley economy for years to come. Madam Speaker, please join me in 
commending Steve and Marsha as well as their predecessors for a job 
well done.

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