[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 129 (Thursday, July 22, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E798]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING DAVIE PINA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 22, 2021

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Davie Pina as the Napa County Farm Bureau's 2021 Agriculturalist of the 
Year.
  A sixth generation Napa Valley farmer, Davie holds a strong and deep 
connection to the community. He attended high school locally at St. 
Helena High School and went on to attend college at Cal Poly San Luis 
Obispo. Davie became an assistant winemaker at Rutherford Hill Winery 
from 1973 to 1980. After seven years of extensive contributions toward 
the company, Davie joined John Pina Jr. & Sons Vineyard Management, 
where he continued to broaden his knowledge of viticulture. Finally, in 
1991, Davie became a managing partner at Pina Vineyard Management, 
where he has worked ever since.
  Along with his demonstrated work ethic and commitment to agriculture, 
Davie has a rich history of civic engagement and service to the 
surrounding community. He served on the Board of Directors and as 
president of the Rutherford Dust Society, a group of community members 
committed to promoting the highest standards possible for grape-growing 
and acting as good stewards to the land on which they grow grapes. 
Davie has also served on the Board of Directors and as president of the 
Winegrowers of Napa County, and on the Board of Directors for the local 
Farm Bureau and the Rutherford Grange.
  In 1998, he became chair of the Rutherford Dust River Restoration 
team, which led efforts to restore the Napa River. In recognition of 
his outstanding contributions to the community, in 2007, Davie was 
recognized by the Napa Valley Grapegrowers as Grower of the Year. As 
part of his mission to assist his community, Davie has served with the 
Rutherford Volunteer Fire Department since 1987 and was its chief from 
2012 to 2021. In recognition of his tremendous leadership to the 
department, he was recognized as the 2013 Fire Fighter of the Year. 
Davie has continuously pioneered innovative ways to approach 
sustainable agriculture in Napa Valley and is known throughout Napa as 
someone committed to sustainability and community service in all 
realms.
  Madam Speaker, there is no doubt that Davie Pina's achievements will 
leave a tremendous impact on Napa Valley for generations to come. 
Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we honor him here today.

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