[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 78 (Monday, May 6, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E451-E452]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING SUZANNE FALZONE

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 6, 2024

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Suzanne Falzone, an esteemed member of our Yolo County community. Ms. 
Falzone is being honored at this year's annual Yolo Farm to Fork board 
meeting for her pivotal role in shaping its success.
  Ms. Falzone was born in Southern California and now lives in Davis 
with her husband Paul. She has two children and three grandchildren. 
She is a lifelong educator, having been a teacher, school 
administrator, and educational consultant. She has continued this 
passion for education throughout her professional career.
  As one of its founders and now current President of the Board of Yolo 
Farm to Fork, Ms. Falzone has been instrumental in transforming Yolo 
County into a hub for agriculture and garden-based education. Her 
unwavering dedication and visionary leadership have not only fostered 
the growth of Yolo Farm to Fork but also left an indelible mark on the 
lives of thousands of children within our county.
  Some of Ms. Falzone's major accomplishments with Yolo Farm to Fork 
include creating over 70 edible school garden programs, acquiring over 
24 thousand pounds of produce from 20 small local farms for use in 
school lunches. Ms. Falzone has helped over 3,000 students visit local 
farms on field trips and has funded 136 college internships. Through 
her advocacy, Yolo Farm to Fork has not only been able to reach over 
10,000 students, but also has provided them with the tools and 
knowledge to cultivate a lifelong relationship with healthy eating.
  Ms. Falzone's dedication to educating our Yolo County community about 
the value of the farm-to-fork community food system is inspiring. Her 
leadership, fundraising acumen, and passion for cultivating a healthier 
future has established Yolo Farm to Fork as a cornerstone of community-
driven agricultural education in Yolo County. Ms. Falzone's knowledge 
of and proficiency in grant writing and fundraising have helped to 
ensure that Yolo Farm to Fork has remained financially independent.
  Ms. Falzone's work on behalf of Yolo Farm to Fork is awe-inspiring. 
Her tireless contributions on behalf of the organization and our 
broader community reflect her compassion and genuine desire to 
contribute positively to the people around her. Her devotion to 
bettering the lives of the children of Yolo County has left an 
indelible impact on our community.
  Mr. Speaker, we thank Ms. Falzone for her dedicated service and 
philanthropic actions in our community and on behalf of Yolo Farm to 
Fork. Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we honor her here today.

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