[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 24, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E765]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE SOLANO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 24, 2024

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate 
the 75th anniversary of the Solano County Fair and thank the Solano 
County Fair Association for the extraordinary work it does for our 
community.
  For the past 75 years, the Solano County Fair has allowed visitors to 
learn about the accomplishments of California industry and agriculture 
in our community. Plans to develop the Solano County Fair started in 
1938, but the outbreak of World War II halted the planning. After the 
war, the Solano County Fair Association (SCFA) was established to 
organize an annual fair. In 1950, the Solano County Fair opened, with 
then Governor Earl Warren snipping the ribbon.
  The Solano County Fair Association is a nonprofit organization 
established to hold and conduct the annual fair. The SCFA has a 15-
member board of directors that are appointed by the Solano County Board 
of Supervisors, with each supervisor appointing three members to serve 
a four-year term as Director at the fair, ensuring that the diverse 
views of Solano County residents are heard.
  The SCFA has been providing educational, cultural, artistic, 
commercial, and recreational programs to our Solano County for more 
than 75 years. The SCFA also shelters evacuees during natural disasters 
and other emergencies. Additionally, during the pandemic, SCFA set up 
pop-up booths at the Solano County Fair serving as free inoculation 
sites, providing vital access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
  The SCFA plays a vital role in our community, bringing residents 
together during good times and acting as a pillar of support during 
tough times. The Solano County Fair also presents an important 
opportunity for non-profit and charity-based organizations to raise 
money for their respective causes. The SCFA has developed several 
innovative and entertaining education programs for the public, 
including the Fair Farm, the Livestock Walk and the Judging Commentator 
program.
  Thanks to the leadership of the Solano County Fair Association, our 
community can continue to look forward to the annual Solano County 
Fair. Mr. Speaker, we again thank the SCFA for their diligent and 
inspiring work in our community and celebrate the 75th anniversary of 
the Solano County Fair.

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