[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 146 (Tuesday, September 4, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1190]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING FOOD NETWORK STAR CHEF GUY FIERI

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 4, 2018

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Guy 
Fieri, a selfless humanitarian and entrepreneur, for his inspiring 
contributions to disaster relief during the ongoing wildfires in 
Northern California.
  Mr. Fieri is a longtime resident of Sonoma and Lake Counties along 
with his wife, Lori, and their two sons, Hunter and Ryder. Mr. Fieri's 
first restaurant opened in 1996 in the heart of Santa Rosa, and he has 
since grown his businesses throughout California and around the world. 
He is a New York Times bestselling author, an admired television 
personality, and a renowned chef and winemaker.
  Mr. Fieri is also a noble humanitarian who began working around the 
clock to feed first responders when the Carr Fire first broke out in 
Shasta County. He then spent days at evacuation centers in Lower Lake, 
Middletown, and Kelseyville where he worked alongside Operation BBQ 
Relief and World Central Kitchen to provide meals for firefighters and 
thousands of evacuees impacted by the Ranch and River Fires.
  The ongoing wildfires have been devastating to our communities. 
Firefighters, first responders and public safety officials are working 
day and night to protect our communities from further damage. The 
contributions of Mr. Fieri have been instrumental in aiding these 
public servants and facilitating evacuations.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Fieri is an exceptional member of our community. His 
contributions to disaster relief have been outstanding, and I am beyond 
words of gratitude for his service and aid. It is therefore fitting and 
proper that we honor Guy Fieri here today.

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