[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 37 (Thursday, March 2, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E270]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING THE CLIF FAMILY WINERY

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 2, 2017

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Clif Family Winery, the recipient of the St. Helena Chamber of Commerce 
2017 Business of the Year Award. The St. Helena Chamber of Commerce 
awards businesses dedicated to outstanding customer service, 
environmentally conscious practices, and commitment to giving back to 
the local community.
  Gary Erickson and Kit Crawford, the founders and owners of Clif Bar & 
Co., started the Clif Family Winery in 2004. Their winery focuses on 
making environmentally-sustainable, high-quality wines while increasing 
awareness of organic and sustainable farming.
  Clif Family Winery operates a popular tasting room and regularly 
hosts community functions. In the past year, Clif has held numerous 
fundraising events for local community groups, including the St. Helena 
Food Pantry, the St. Helena Public School Foundation, the Napa Bike 
Coalition, the Napa Valley Land Trust, and the Soroptimist Sunrise 
Club. For the past four years, Clif has held its signature Sip & 
Support event, which brings together citizens and community partners 
for an evening of socializing and learning about volunteer 
opportunities. Each event features a Clif Family Winery community 
partner to connect local nonprofits with the communities they serve.
  The winery embodies what we value in our Napa Valley. It not only 
produces high-quality wines, but also brings together the people who 
make our community stronger. The Clif Family Winery provides good jobs, 
supports local businesses and resources whenever possible, and gives 
back to our community and important social causes.
  Mr. Speaker, the Clif Family Winery exemplifies socially responsible 
and community-focused business practices. Therefore, it is fitting and 
proper that we honor Clif Family Winery here today and congratulate the 
winery on this well-deserved accolade.

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