[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 84 (Wednesday, May 15, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E506]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING FARIA LAND AND CATTLE

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 15, 2024

  Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Faria Land and Cattle 
as they are awarded the 63rd Annual Farmers of the Year award by the 
Kiwanis Club of Tulare. The Faria Cousins--Steve, Rick, Mike, and Danny 
Jr.--were born into a family of farmers in Tulare. From early on in 
their lives they learned their craft from their fathers, Manuel Faria 
Jr. and Danny Faria Sr., who like them, learned from his father--Manuel 
Faria Sr.
  Like many family farms in the Central Valley, Faria Land and Cattle 
was founded by Manuel Sr. after he immigrated to the U.S. from the 
Azores Islands of Portugal in 1920. The Cousins are the third 
generation of Faria farmers, carrying on the family business that has 
stood for more than a century in the Central Valley. Today, the Faria 
Cousins work together to manage the daily operations of the farm and 
dairy facilities.
  Faria Land and Cattle produces a variety of commodities including 
wheat, oats, alfalfa, and almonds, and operates two dairies, as well as 
a custom calf ranch operation. Their commitment to providing high-
quality products and services to the Central Valley community has been 
unwavering for more than 100 years.
  In addition to their dedication to the family business, the Faria 
cousins are active members of the Tulare community, having volunteered 
on several boards of organizations that help to serve the local 
agricultural community. As the recipient of this year's award, the 
Faria Cousins are being recognized for their commitment to Central 
Valley agriculture and dedication to giving back to the community. The 
success of Faria Land and Cattle is a true testament to the Faria 
family's hard work and perseverance. I am confident that their work 
will continue to strengthen the Tulare agricultural community for 
generations to come.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
join me in celebrating Faria Land and Cattle as they are awarded the 
63rd Annual Farmers of the Year Award.

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