[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 49 (Monday, March 26, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E437]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING PROFESSOR KENNETH C. FUGELSANG

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 26, 2012

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Professor Kenneth C. 
Fugelsang on the occasion of his retirement from California State 
University, Fresno. Professor Fugelsang served the university as an 
Enology professor for 40 years and as University Winemaster for the 
award-winning Fresno State Winery. The Viticulture and Enology 
Department at Fresno State is a one-of-a-kind, world renowned program, 
which serves approximately 200 students every year.
  A proud product of the California State University system, Professor 
Fugelsang earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Fresno State. 
He then furthered his education at the University of California, Davis 
where he was a visiting research scholar.
  Since 1971, Professor Fugelsang has served the university in a number 
of capacities. In every one of his endeavors, he has been instrumental 
in ensuring the success of Fresno State students, as well as the grape 
and wine industry.
  His impact on the grape and wine industry has been paramount. He is 
recognized as one of the world's leading experts on Brettanomyces--
spoilage yeast that grows on grapes and in wineries. Recognizing his 
expertise, his colleagues have trusted him to coordinate and present at 
a number of regional, national, and international conferences.
  Professor Fugelsang's guidance has continually been an asset to his 
students, many of whom have gone on to win acclaim in their own right. 
In 1997, he helped establish the commercial winery at Fresno State. The 
winery has the distinction of being the first bonded winery on a 
university campus in the United States. Operated by students, the 
Fresno State Winery produces almost 10,000 cases a year, including wine 
cultivated from the university campus farm. His students consistently 
received real-world, hands-on experience, which led them to be job-
ready upon graduation. Professor Fugelsang has always worked to provide 
the best for his students throughout his career. He secured donations 
exceeding $2 million in facilities, equipment, supplies, grapes, and 
technical services that have helped students directly.
  In 2011, Professor Fugelsang was conferred professor emeritus status. 
During his impressive career, he published more than 150 technical 
papers, 18 books, and made editorial contributions to domestic and 
international journals. Additionally, he was the recipient of nearly 50 
research grants, amounting to approximately $5 million.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Professor 
Kenneth C. Fugelsang for his meaningful contributions to our Valley and 
Fresno State students. His legacy will live on for years to come, 
through the success of his students, tomorrow's winemakers.

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