[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 129 (Thursday, July 22, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E801]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING DIANE DILLON

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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 
Diane Dillon as the recipient of the Napa County Farm Bureau's 2021 
Friend of Agriculture for her ongoing work in serving Napa Valley's 
agricultural community.
  As a fifth-generation Napa County resident, Diane has been an active 
community member for as long as she can remember. A UC Santa Barbara 
alumna, she graduated with a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology with Honors 
then continued her education at UCLA where she received her master's in 
library and information science. Diane went on to receive her J.D. from 
UC Davis in 1981 where she was a member of numerous school 
organizations. Since 2003, Diane has been serving on the Napa County 
Board of Supervisors as District 3 representative. As a Supervisor, 
Diane has made it a mission to better understand the intricacies of the 
state budget and finance system. To that end, she was asked to serve on 
the statewide Cities Counties Schools (CCS) Partnership 2009 Joint Task 
Force on Fiscal Reform. In January 2010, Diane held the first ever 
county-wide conference involving the county, municipalities, and school 
representatives.
  Throughout her career, Diane has tirelessly worked with the 
agricultural community to understand and address the complex issues 
they face. As a co-organizer and member of ``Get a Grip on Growth,'' 
she helped protect a 900+ acre piece of land from becoming developed 
into a commercial building area. Furthermore, Diane was co-chair on the 
``No on W & X Committee'' where she received the Outstanding Service 
Award from United Napa Valley Associates for her resolute work. Diane 
is regarded as a passionate and dedicated member of the community and 
is recognized for her hard work to protect the scenic resources and 
beautiful lands of Napa County's agricultural industry. She is an 
excellent example of what it means to be a hard-working elected 
representative and a role model to many in leadership and the 
agricultural sector.
  Madam Speaker, there is no doubt that Diane Dillon's achievements 
will leave a tremendous impact in our community for generations to 
come. Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we honor her here today.

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