[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 64 (Thursday, April 19, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S2317]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO DAVID FULSTONE

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize the 95th 
birthday of Mr. David Fulstone, a friend, neighbor, and a beloved 
member of our northern Nevada community. It was an honor to have the 
opportunity to celebrate this momentous occasion with him earlier this 
month.
  Mr. Fulstone was born on April 1, 1923, in San Francisco, CA. He was 
raised in Smith Valley, NV--a place I am proud to call home--on his 
family's ranch that sat in the heart of the valley and was the center 
of his father's sheep ranching operation. Growing up, he enjoyed 
working on the ranch, attending sheep camp, and playing basketball. In 
fact, he was Smith Valley High School's star basketball player.
  In 1942, Mr. Fulstone was one of just 13 students to graduate from 
Smith Valley High School. Later that year, he married Angelina 
Margaroli, and together, they had two children, DeeAnn Fulstone and 
David Hill Fulstone II. They are the proud grandparents of Mathew 
Rotchy, KimberLee Rotchy, Josh Fulstone, and Jeffrey Fulstone.
  The Fulstones bought their ranch in 1949 and, for more than six 
decades, grew hay, garlic, and onions. Although he retired in 2010, Mr. 
Fulstone continues to enjoy gardening and sharing his vegetables with 
neighbors and friends and still pursues his passion for agriculture by 
staying informed on policy issues affecting the industry. Mr. Fulstone 
is the recipient of many awards in our community, including the Farmer 
of the Year award.
  Whether it is serving as grand marshall of the Lyon County Parade, a 
member of the Nevada Farm Bureau, or on various local boards, Mr. 
Fulstone has made many contributions to northern Nevada and continues 
to be an integral part of Lyon County. Even at 95, he remains active as 
a member of the Yerington Episcopal Church and is the oldest and 
longest serving member of the Yerington Rotary Club, which recognized 
him with the Paul Harris award.
  As the senior Senator from Nevada, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating David Fulstone on his accomplished 95 years and 
recognizing his decades of leadership and service to our community. 
Lynne and I send Mr. Fulstone and his family our best wishes, and I 
offer my appreciation for all that he has done to make our northern 
Nevada community an even better place to live.

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