[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 28 (Friday, February 10, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E117]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING MR. JACOB FRANCESCO-PETER DUNKLIN

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 10, 2023

  Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Jacob Francesco-Peter 
Dunklin for his service to my office and the 22nd Congressional 
District of California over the past decade.
  Mr. Dunklin was born in Fresno, California to parents Marianne and 
Jerome R. Dunklin, M.D. Growing up in the Central Valley with his 
brother and sister, Joseph and Kristina, Mr. Dunklin enjoyed being 
active and challenging himself academically as he played varsity tennis 
while attending San Joaquin Memorial High School in Fresno. Following 
his graduation in 2014, Jacob attended American University. During his 
time at American University, Jacob developed a strong interest in 
politics. In March 2020, Mr. Dunklin graduated from American with his 
Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science.
  Shortly after graduation, Jacob returned to California's Central 
Valley to follow his passion of politics. Mr. Dunklin began his 
political career by quickly securing a position in my campaign office. 
Jacob has been a member of my team since 2014, first serving as 
campaign intern and most recently, as Legislative Assistant in 
Washington, D.C. His thoughtful approach to crafting public policy 
combined with his expansive legislative knowledge made Mr. Dunklin an 
invaluable member of my team and a true public servant to the people of 
California's Central Valley.
  Outside of work. Jacob enjoys spending time with his family, playing 
golf and tennis, riding his lilac bicycle, and heli-skiing.
  This February, Mr. Dunklin's time in my office came to an end as he 
moved on to a new role with Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina. While I 
am excited for Jacob to begin this new chapter, he will be greatly 
missed as a member of my team. Knowing Mr. Dunklin, his character and 
work ethic, I have no doubt he will achieve many great things in his 
future.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the United States House of 
Representatives to join me in commending Jacob Dunklin for his public 
service to the people of the Central Valley and wishing him the very 
best in this next chapter of his life.

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