[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 17, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E652]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF KEN FUGELSANG

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 17, 2017

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the life of 
Mr. Ken Fugelsang. Ken was a world-renowned enologist and professor 
emeritus of enology at California State University, Fresno. For more 
than four decades Ken shaped the wine and grape industry by expertly 
training students in the art of winemaking. His impact on his students 
and the industry will be felt for generations to come.
  Kenneth Claire Fugelsang was born on December 13, 1946 in Fresno, 
California to Ardith and Paul Fugelsang. He attended Central High 
School, Fresno City College, and graduated with a degree in Biology 
from California State University, Fresno in 1969. He would go on to 
earn his master's degree in 1972.
  Ken joined the Fresno State enology faculty in 1971. He and his 
colleagues were instrumental in the founding of the University's winery 
in 1997. This was the first winery licensed to produce, bottle and sell 
wine on a university campus in the United States. Ken trained some of 
the most skilled wine makers in the nation. He and his students won 
state, national and international awards in over 600 competitions.
  During his tenure, Ken was noted for his research. He was awarded 
more than 50 grants and published more than 150 technical papers, 18 
books and countless academic journal articles.
  Ken's legacy will truly be on the impact he had on his students. He 
was known as a teacher, mentor and friend to many. Ken positively 
influenced the lives of many students with his commitment to their 
education and professional development.
  Ken is survived by his wife of 45 years Ann, his son Jeffrey, his 
brother Paul and sister-in-law Cheryl.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to the 
life and service of Ken Fugelsang, whose passion and service to the 
enology field has left a monumental impact on the lives of those he 
worked with. I join Fresno State and Ken's family in honoring his life. 
He will be truly missed.

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