[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 129 (Wednesday, September 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1376]
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                   HONORING THE NAPA VALLEY VINTNERS

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 10, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Napa Valley Vintners. In an outstanding display of generosity, Napa 
Valley Vintners donated $10 million to create a Napa Valley Community 
Disaster Relief Fund, which will be used to help residents and 
businesses recover from the recent earthquake in our Napa Valley.
  In the aftermath of this devastating earthquake, the Napa Valley 
Vintners sprung into action. Propelled by a desire to help our 
community in its time of need, the Napa Valley Vintners devised a plan 
to help those impacted by the earthquake in a big way. The creation of 
this fund and the initial pledge of $10 million will provide immediate 
financial assistance for individuals and businesses as they work to get 
back on their feet. The Napa Valley Vintners hope that this fund will 
grow with additional donations and thereby be able to help even more 
people throughout our community. With the generosity of groups like the 
Napa Valley Vintners, our 5th Congressional District will be back up 
and running in no time.
  I am proud to represent a district with kind-hearted, community-
minded and generous people such as those with the Napa Valley Vintners. 
Mr. Speaker, the Napa Valley Vintners deserve to be recognized and 
honored here today.

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