[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 136 (Friday, September 9, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1237]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING GEORGE ALTAMURA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 9, 2016

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor George 
Altamura, who is being recognized for his support of young Latino 
leaders at the 33rd Annual Napa County Hispanic Network Scholarship 
Gala.
  Mr. Altamura was born in Buffalo, New York, and fulfilled a long-held 
dream when he moved to California in 1949 following his high school 
graduation. After settling in Napa County, Mr. Altamura worked as a 
carpenter's apprentice before he eventually earned his contractor's 
license. Only three years after moving to Napa County, Mr. Altamura 
started his own company, Altamura Enterprises and embarked on a 
successful career purchasing and developing property.
  Just as impressive as Mr. Altamura's professional successes is his 
dedication to giving back to our community. Together with his wife 
Jackie, Mr. Altamura has been an incredible supporter of our Latino 
community and has sponsored multiple scholarships through the Hispanic 
Network each year for more than two decades. Many of the young leaders 
the Altamuras' have supported now live and work throughout Napa County, 
ensuring that the Altamuras' legacy of civic engagement and community 
service will be carried on for generations to come.
  Mr. Altamura is the founder and president of Hands Across the Valley 
and the Napa Sheriff's Youth Activity, both of which aim to help those 
in need, and young people in particular, throughout our community. 
Furthermore, Mr. Altamura has supported the important work of 
organizations like Queen of the Valley Hospital, Uptown Theater Napa, 
and Meals on Wheels.
  Mr. Speaker, George Altamura has not only achieved his own American 
dream, but he has worked hard to ensure that young people throughout 
our community will have a fair shot at achieving theirs, too. It is 
therefore fitting and proper that we honor him here today.

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