[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 79 (Monday, May 8, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E616]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING MR. TED HALL

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 8, 2017

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. 
Ted Hall, who is being honored as the 2017 Napa Valley Grower of the 
Year at the Napa Valley Grapegrowers' 42nd annual dinner.
  Mr. Hall has a long and successful history of management and 
leadership within the wine industry in California and throughout the 
nation. A native of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, Mr. Hall received his 
undergraduate degree from Princeton University and went on to earn his 
MBA from Stanford University.
  Before coming to Napa Valley, Mr. Hall developed his true love of the 
land while living on his family's farm in the township of Potter, 
Pennsylvania. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and is an active jazz 
trombonist and piano player.
  Mr. Hall exemplifies the values of the Napa Valley Grapegrowers. He 
is dedicated, shows good judgement, and pays attention to the details 
that matter. He has served as President & CEO of Long Meadow Ranch 
since 1989. Additionally, Mr. Hall serves on the board of directors for 
numerous educational, charitable, and arts organizations. Drawing on 
his knowledge and success in the vineyard industry, Mr. Hall represents 
and advocates on behalf of growers as Chairman of the Napa Valley 
Grapegrowers and as a member of the Industry Issues Committee.
  As someone who shares his great community pride for Napa Valley, Mr. 
Hall looks to the region's future by sharing his expertise with the 
next generation of growers and farmers. He is the current Chairman of 
the St. Helena High School Agriculture Education Committee and the Napa 
County Agriculture Protection Advisory Committee (APAC). Mr. Hall 
supports multiple conservation easements in Napa County and is a member 
of a variety of public and private organizations involved in food and 
agriculture.
  Mr. Speaker, Ted Hall has had a remarkable career as a business 
leader in our Napa Valley community. Therefore, it is fitting and 
proper that we honor him here today.

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