[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E424]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING TRICIA STEVER BLATTLER

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 11, 2026

  Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today along with my colleagues 
Representative Fong and Representative Costa to recognize the Tulare 
County Farm Bureau's Executive Director, Tricia Stever Blattler, for 
her successful career and outstanding service to Tulare County.
  A lifelong native of Exeter, California, Tricia has dedicated her 
life to strengthening and advancing agriculture in the Central Valley. 
Her passion for the industry began early through her involvement in FFA 
and 4-H programs, and she went on to earn two degrees in agriculture 
from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. She started her career as an educator, 
teaching high school agricultural science before becoming a program 
coordinator for the California Foundation for Agriculture in the 
Classroom, where she served as a vital link between state and county 
organizations.
  From 2007 until her departure in 2026, Tricia served as Executive 
Director of the Tulare County Farm Bureau, representing more than 1,800 
members. During her tenure, she provided steady leadership, overseeing 
daily operations while advocating for the needs of Central Valley 
farmers and ranchers. Under her direction, the organization earned the 
Outstanding Large County Farm Bureau Award four times and was twice 
inducted into the California Farm Bureau's Golden State Hall of Fame.
  Beyond her work with the county, Tricia is heavily involved with 
several agricultural organizations, including multiple local FFA 
chapters, agricultural leadership programs, and numerous agricultural 
boards. Her commitment has helped shape the next generation of 
agricultural leaders and strengthen the industry across the region.
  Mr. Speaker, Representative Fong, Representative Costa, and I ask our 
colleagues in the House of Representatives to join us in recognizing 
Tricia Stever Blattler for her outstanding service and lasting 
contributions to the Central Valley.

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