[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19091]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING FRANK HUMPERT OF NAPA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 15, 2008

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Major General Frank Humpert, who is being honored by the Napa Valley 
College Foundation for his years of service to the students and 
citizens of Napa County and beyond.
  Frank is a native of Napa whose life's work has been advancing 
educational opportunities for young people in the community. He is a 
graduate of Napa High School, Napa Valley College, the University of 
California, Berkeley, Troy State University and the Air Force War 
College. He served for 37 years in the United States Air Force, 
retiring with the rank of Major General.
  Frank's contributions to Napa Valley College (NVC) have been 
particularly extraordinary. He served on the NVC Foundation Board of 
Directors for 20 years, retiring in 2007. During his 20 years on the 
board, Frank was instrumental in growing the endowed scholarship fund 
from $387,000 to over $2.6 million, helping thousands of students 
further their education and realize their dreams. He also established 
the Humpert Family Scholarship Fund, which he contributes to regularly.
  Frank is also well known throughout the Napa Valley for his love of 
football. He played for UC Berkeley in the 1950 Rose Bowl. To this day, 
he is a constant presence on the Napa High School sidelines and has 
provided his wisdom, wit and guidance to nearly three generations of 
Napa High athletes.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, it is my distinct pleasure to recognize 
Frank Humpert for his many years of service. He has been a model 
citizen and leader in Napa County and his presence has enriched the 
lives of everyone in our community. I join his wife Analee, three 
children, nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren in wishing 
him continued success and fulfillment.

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