[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 12, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E712]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING STEVE ORNDORF

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 12, 2022

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Steve Orndorf for his outstanding contributions to our community.
  During his 39 years living in Napa County, Mr. Orndorf was an active 
member of our community. He served terms as the President of the School 
Board, Rotary, Wildlife Conservation Commission, and the Boys & Girls 
Club. Mr. Orndorf loved to volunteer and frequently helped with the 
Napa River Steelhead Monitoring Program. He also served on the Board of 
the Napa Valley Bank.
  Mr. Orndorf was passionate about mentoring veterans who suffered from 
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He worked with veterans from the 
Pathway Home in Yountville, and the Post Deployment Assessment 
Treatment Program in the Martinez Veterans Affairs Center. His 
infectious spirit made him easy to get along with, and he continued 
relationships with many of the veterans even after they graduated from 
the program.
  Mr. Orndorf lived a life of love and adventure. He will be remembered 
as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Mr. 
Orndorf had many passions, including fishing, mushroom hunting, bird 
watching, watching the weather, rock and beer can collecting, being in 
the outdoors, watching the Oakland A's and the San Francisco 49ers, 
writing, and mentoring. His most treasured hobbies were fishing in the 
jungles of South America and helping others however he could.
  Mr. Orndorf sadly passed away on July 14, 2020, and he will be 
greatly missed by our community. Madam Speaker, it is evident that 
Steve Orndorf has left a monumental impact on our Napa County 
community. Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we honor him and 
his legacy here today.

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