[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E93]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. JOSEPH CAMPBELL

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 3, 2026

  Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Mr. 
Joseph Campbell, a hardworking and successful farmer, as well as a 
devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
  Joe was a respected leader in agriculture, admired by many for his 
ambition, work ethic, and humble spirit. After graduating from Delano 
High School in 1960, he attended the College of the Sequoias before 
proudly serving two years in the U.S. Army. When he returned home, he 
married his wife, Jana, and together they raised three sons as Joe 
began his career in farming. He started with cotton and wheat, later 
moved into almonds, and ultimately found his passion in table grapes--
leasing his first vineyard in 1986.
  Colleagues remember Joe as an ambitious and visionary leader who 
helped shape the Central Valley's table grape industry. Early in his 
career he worked at a box company, and his strong work ethic quickly 
earned him a promotion to general manager. Under his leadership, the 
company expanded from packaging into to growing table grapes--an 
ambitious step that became a turning point for both Joe's career and 
the industry itself. Joe's willingness to take risks opened the door to 
great success, and his legacy lives on through his work with Delano 
Farms, Four Star Fruit, and the California table grape industry as a 
whole. Joe is survived by his wife, three sons, and many grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the United States House of 
Representatives to join me in celebrating the life of Mr. Joseph 
Campbell, whose contributions have left a lasting impact on the table 
grape industry, the Central Valley, and the state of California.

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