[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14976]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING MARVIN MEYERS AS THE 2012 FRESNO STATE DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 2, 2012

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Marvin Meyers 
for earning the distinction of being named the 2012 ``Top Dog'' 
Distinguished Alumnus by the Fresno State Alumni Association. The 
Distinguished Alumnus Award honors a former Fresno State student whose 
leadership, service, and work ethic embody the mission and vision of 
the university. Marvin's role as a Successful almond farmer, water 
conservationist, and enthusiastic Fresno State Bulldog make him most 
deserving of this honor.
  Marvin graduated from Fresno State in 1956 with a Bachelor of Science 
Degree. He has owned and operated Meyers Farming I-IV, Oxford Farms, 
Inc., and Meyers Farm Family Trust since 1982. He is a member of the 
Western Growers Association, the Farm Bureau Safe Harbor Committee, and 
the Drought Advisory Panel.
  Illustrating his dedication to education and his beloved alma mater, 
Marvin has generously shared his success. His contributions have helped 
Fresno State construct the Meyers Family Sports Medicine Center to 
enhance the Bulldog student-athlete experience.
  Marvin has also maintained a keen awareness of the importance of 
educating our future leaders when it comes to conservation and being 
responsible stewards of our resources. Marvin established a state-of-
the-art water banking project near Mendota, California, that draws an 
array of wildlife and has become an important resource for student and 
teacher education on the environment and water conservation. More than 
1,000 San Joaquin Valley children visit the Meyers Water Bank and 
Wildlife Project each year. In 2007, Governor Schwarzenegger gave the 
Meyers Water Bank and Wildlife Project California's top environmental 
leadership award for its approach to sustainable agricultural 
practices. Marvin's farming accomplishments and his commitment to our 
Valley speaks volumes about his superior moral character.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Mr. 
Marvin Meyers and thanking him for his commitment to education, 
conservation, and agriculture. As a proud Fresno State alumnus, it 
gives me great pleasure to acknowledge my fellow Bulldog for his years 
of service and much deserved success.

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