[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 61 (Wednesday, April 6, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E361]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING MR. RONALD d'ARTENAY, Sr.

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 6, 2022

  Mr. VALADAO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Mr. 
Ronald ``Ron'' d'Artenay, Sr., who passed away on Sunday, January 23, 
2022.
  Mr. d'Artenay was born in Hanford, California on June 29, 1943. He 
was raised in nearby Kettleman City where he first began helping his 
father on the farm. His interest in farming and agriculture continued 
to grow while attending Avenal High School.
  After graduation, Mr. d'Artenay chose to stay in the industry and 
started his first business, d'Artenay Hay Service, early in his career. 
In the 1980s, he started d'Artenay Farms in Coalinga, California, where 
he successfully grew pistachios for over thirty years.
  Mr. d'Artenay was also a fixture in the local racing community. He 
served as a founding member and president of the Avenal Sand Drags 
Association. He became known for his sand drag race car, `The Red 
Warrior.' Mr. d'Artenay was a valued member of our local community, and 
it is with great pride that I recognize him for his service to the 
Central Valley.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the United States House of 
Representatives to join me in honoring the life and legacy of Mr. 
Ronald ``Ron'' d'Artenay, Sr.

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