[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 107 (Monday, June 21, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E669]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO DONALD GALLEANO

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 21, 2021

  Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
my one of my very best friends, Donald Galleano, who passed away 
unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Don was a true leader and a 
larger-than-life member of our community who will be deeply missed.
  Don was born and raised in Mira Loma's Wineville area of Jurupa 
Valley, where his family has owned and operated the Galleano Winery 
since 1927. After earning an associate degree from Riverside Community 
College in 1972 and studying business administration at San Jose State 
University, Don would join the family business and eventually become 
president of the winery. Under Don's leadership, through his hard work, 
entrepreneurship and passion for winemaking, the winery experienced 
significant growth, success, and produced several award-winning wines. 
Thanks to his dedication to upholding the traditions of his family, the 
Galleano Winery is one of the last remaining bonded, Prohibition-era 
winery still owned and operated by its founding family at its original 
location in the region.
  In 2004, Don was elected to represent the Eastvale, Jurupa Valley and 
Norco communities on the Western Municipal Water District's Board of 
Directors. He represented our region on the Metropolitan Water District 
of Southern California board and the Chino Basin Watermaster board. Don 
was previously a member of the Jurupa Community Services District board 
and served on the National Orange Show Foundation board and the Los 
Angeles County Fair Association board. He was also a past president of 
the Western Riverside County Businessman's Association and the Jurupa 
Chamber of Commerce.
  In addition to his wife, Charlene, Don is survived by his children 
Gina (Galleano) Spraggins and husband Scott Spraggins, Annamarie 
Galleano Metter and husband Cody Metter, and Domenic Galleano and wife 
Brittanee Galleano; as well as grandchildren Matthew Michael Spraggins, 
Ryan Scott Spraggins, Gracie Marie Spraggins, Baylee Marie Spraggins, 
Sophie Marie Metter, Sadie Marie Metter, and Lucca Domenico Galleano. I 
extend my heartfelt condolences to the Galleano family, his friends, 
and everyone fortunate enough to know Don. Although he may be gone, the 
many contributions Don made to his community and family will have a 
lasting impact. Don was understandably proud of his family, his wine, 
and his community. I was proud to call him my friend.

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