[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9603]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            IN CELEBRATION OF HARRY DAVIDIAN'S 80TH BIRTHDAY

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 20, 2007

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I join my colleague Mr. Devin Nunes, and 
rise today to celebrate the 80th birthday of Mr. Harry Davidian, a 
wonderful husband, father, and community member.
  Harry has an interesting life story. He was born on April 23, 1927 to 
Agavnie and Giragos Davidian. As the son of immigrants of Armenia, 
Harry looked out for his siblings, John and Hozanna. All three children 
attended Dinuba High School in Dinuba, CA. After high school, Harry 
served in the United States Army as a medic for 2 years and in 1948 
received an honorable discharge.
  In 1948, Harry met and married Laura Balakian. Throughout the years 
Laura has remained by Harry's side as his soul mate, confidant, and 
life partner. Together they had three beautiful daughters: Janice, 
Phyllis, and Rebecca.
  As a life long entrepreneur, Harry furthered his interest in farming 
and created a partnership with George Zarounian, which became known as 
Zee & Dee. They became the largest shippers of Vine Ripe Tomatoes in 
the Nation. After much success they joined the Foursome Development 
Company in Monterey, with partners Ted Balestreri and Bert Cutino. The 
ultimate American dream was realized when they developed the Historic 
Cannery Row.
  Family, friends, and travel are the great joys of Harry's life. He 
has been a philanthropist for various organization and communities, 
such as St. Mary Annenian Church in Yettem. Harry takes pride in being 
a strong community leader and godfather to Sharon, Karon, Aron, 
Michael, Debra, and Kevin. Throughout the many roads he has traveled 
here and abroad we thank him for the many lives he has touched along 
the way. It is for these reasons that we join Harry Davidian's family 
and friends in wishing him a blessed 80th birthday and continued health 
and happiness in the years to come.

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