[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 161 (Wednesday, November 13, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1645]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         IN RECOGNITION OF DELANO-EARLIMART IRRIGATION DISTRICT

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 13, 2013

  Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Delano-
Earlimart Irrigation District on its 75th anniversary.
  The Delano-Earlimart Irrigation District was organized in 1938 to 
protect the underground water resources in the area and to secure a 
long-term surface water contract with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. 
Since 1950, the District has delivered more than 7.7 million acre-feet 
of water to water users in the Delano-Earlimart area of California.
  Water is the lifeblood of the Central Valley's economy because of the 
strong agricultural industry in the region. Ensuring adequate supply of 
water is important for both farmers and families in the Central Valley. 
The investments and improvements to water infrastructure made by the 
Delano-Earlimart Irrigation District over the past 75 years have played 
a vital role in ensuring water resources are available to the farmers 
who feed the nation, and the families who call the Central Valley home.
  The efforts made by the Delano-Earlimart Irrigation District have 
helped create a district comprised of 56,500 acres that annually 
produce more that $360 million in crop value.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I recognize the Delano-
Earlimart Irrigation District in celebrating 75 years of staying true 
to its mission to protect, enhance, and manage the District's water and 
energy resources and related assets to benefit its growers, the 
community, and the region it serves through outstanding customer 
service, commitment to quality, and leadership on the water resources 
industry.

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