[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 175 (Tuesday, October 30, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1478]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING TEJPAL ``JAY'' MAHIL FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE MADERA 
                           COUNTY FARM BUREAU

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 30, 2018

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the achievements of 
Mr. Tejpal ``Jay'' Mahil, outgoing President of the Madera County Farm 
Bureau. It is both fitting and appropriate that we honor Jay for his 
hard work and dedication to Madera County agriculture throughout his 
career and his term as President.
  Jay, a native of Madera County, attended California State University, 
Fresno, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business 
in 1999. He was the first in his family to attend college and earn a 
degree.
  Jay is a fourth-generation farmer who grows almonds, pistachios and 
wine grapes throughout the Central Valley. Throughout his career, he 
has been associated with Creekside Farms, Creekside Land Company and 
the Madera Well Drilling Company.
  In 2007 Jay joined the Madera County Farm Bureau Board of Directors. 
In 2015, he was appointed President of the Board, where he advocated 
for and promoted the agricultural communities throughout the county.
  In addition to Jay's dedication to promoting the importance of 
agriculture, he has also become deeply involved in the community. In 
2015, Jay was appointed to the University Advisory Board at California 
State University, Fresno, consulting on matters involving university 
development and improvement. He is also a member of the San Joaquin 
Valley Winegrower Association and a member of the Madera Sunrise 
Rotary.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the U.S. House of 
Representatives join me in recognizing Tejpal ``Jay'' Mahil for his 
contributions to the agricultural community during his tenure as 
President of the Madera County Farm Bureau. I ask that you join me in 
wishing Jay and his family continued success and prosperity.

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