[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 15, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E623]
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                       RECOGNIZING MR. DON DEVINE

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 15, 2022

  Mr. VALADAO. Madam Speaker, I rise today with Representative Jim 
Costa to honor the life of Central Valley agriculture leader Don 
Devine, who passed away on June 4, 2022.
  Born in Central City, Kentucky, Mr. Devine personified the American 
dream. As a young man, he joined the United States Army and spent six 
years serving in Vietnam. Following his tour of duty, he attended 
Arizona State University and graduated with a degree in accounting.
  After graduating from school and obtaining his CPA license, Mr. 
Devine joined Harris Ranch Feeding Company, an organization he would 
spend over forty years working for, eventually working his way up to 
Senior Vice President of Finance. In the 1980s, Mr. Devine invested in 
farmland within the Central Valley and co-founded Double D Farms, an 
institution in our agricultural community, which grew and evolved to 
grow Pistachios, Almonds, and many other food crops.
  In addition to his hard work and success in business, Mr. Devine was 
also heavily involved in community issues. He was a leader on water 
issues throughout the Central Valley and served on multiple water board 
districts such as the Westlands and Pleasant Valley Water Districts.
  Mr. Devine was an icon in the Central Valley business and 
agricultural community. His dedication to his country, community, and 
family is an inspiration to us all.
  We ask our colleagues in the House of Representatives to join us in 
honoring the extraordinary life of Mr. Don Devine.

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