[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 149 (Tuesday, November 16, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1930]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING MARVIN MEYERS

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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 
Marvin Meyer for receiving the 2010 Agriculturalist of the Year. Marvin 
Meyers has had a long and distinguished career in the California 
agriculture industry, adhering to extremely high standards of quality 
and integrity.
  Mr. Meyers has owned and operated Meyers Farming I-IV, Oxford Farms, 
Inc. and Meyers Farm Family Trust, as well as the Meyers Agricultural 
Chemical Company. Additionally, Mr. Meyers was a member of the 
California State Board of Food and Agriculture.
  Mr. Meyers has been an independent voice in the drought and water 
concerns that have plagued the valley for years. He built his own water 
bank to store water in wet years and withdraw resources in dry years. 
In 2002 he began pumping water from the Mendota Poo into the ponds next 
to the sugar plant. He was able to complete this project without 
drawing on taxpayer funding. This site has been helpful for wildlife 
habitats, and has been an educational outreach to the community, as 
over 2,000 students have visited the site on fieldtrips in the last two 
years.
  Additionally, Governor Schwarzenegger announced that Meyers Farms 
would receive the 2007 Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership 
Award for its Water Bank and Wildlife Project. This is California's 
most prestigious environmental honor.
  Marvin Meyers has earned his reputation of being a hard worker, an 
intelligent and innovative agriculturalist. He is a recognized leader 
in our community and it is clear that his endeavors and advancements in 
California agriculture will continue to sustain our state's economy for 
generations to come. Madam Speaker, please join me in commending Marvin 
Meyers for a job well done.

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