[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 99 (Wednesday, June 12, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E621]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING BORBA DAIRY

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 12, 2024

  Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Borba Dairy 
Family as they are awarded the title of 2024 Dairy Family of the Year. 
Frank G. Borba. Sr. immigrated from the Azores Islands of Portugal to 
the United States in 1914 at the age of 18. He worked various jobs 
until he had the opportunity to start his own dairy in 1924. In 1920, 
Frank married Esperanza (Belmeira) Berberia and they welcomed their son 
Frank Jr. in 1928. In 1939, the dairy moved to its current location in 
Porterville, California. Frank Jr. worked on his father's dairy and 
took over operations in 1951. In 1953, he married Nadine Bettencourt. 
Together they had 5 children--Susanna, Frank, Chris, Eric, and Mary--
who were raised on the family dairy. In 2000, a partnership was formed 
that established Borba Dairy. Today, the family operates three dairies 
and takes great pride in their family-owned business. This June, the 
Tulare Chamber of Commerce, Tulare County Dairy Women, and California 
Milk Advisory Board are hosting the Annual Salute to Dairy and Dairy 
Princess Coronation in celebration of National Dairy Month. Each year, 
Salute to Dairy recognizes a local dairy family for their dedication to 
the dairy industry and engagement with the community. The Borba Dairy 
Family is being recognized due to their longstanding commitment to 
producing quality dairy products and continuing their family legacy. 
Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the United States House of 
Representatives to join me in celebrating the Borba Dairy Family as 
they are awarded the title of 2024 Dairy Family of the Year. Their 
contributions to the Central Valley will be felt for generations to 
come.

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