[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13081]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING JOEY MENDOZA

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 28, 2015

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Joseph ``Joey'' 
Mendoza Jr., who passed away on July 23, 2015, surrounded by his family 
and friends. A third-generation member of a pioneering Point Reyes 
ranching family, Joey Mendoza was a very active leader within the local 
agricultural community and has been among the industry's most steadfast 
and passionate supporters.
  Joey Mendoza was born on December 30, 1943, to Joe Sr. and Doris 
``Scotty'' Mendoza and was raised on the family's historic working 
ranch in Point Reyes National Seashore, known as `B' Ranch, where he 
also attended the one room school house located on that property. He 
went on to graduate from Tomales High School in 1961 before completing 
his education at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis 
Obispo.
  During his long career as a dairyman and agricultural advocate, Joey 
Mendoza was dedicated to the success of his family business. He shared 
his leadership skills and comprehensive knowledge of the dairy industry 
by contributing to the boards and committees of numerous organizations, 
including the Western United Dairymen, the Dairymen's Feed Co-op, and 
the Marin County Farm Bureau, where he served as board president from 
1982 to 1984. The California State Milk Pooling Board, the Point Reyes 
National Seashore Ranchers Association, the California Gold Co-op, the 
Redwood Empire Holstein Association, and the North Bay Dairy Herd 
Improvement Association also benefitted from his support.
  Known for his keen sense of humor and his ability to balance the 
principles of environmental stewardship while advancing economic 
viability and protecting future success for the long-standing ranching 
legacy in Point Reyes National Seashore, Joey was a reliable friend to 
the agricultural community, the National Park Service, and the extended 
West Marin community alike. Able to forge consensus around vexing and 
controversial issues, his steady thoughtfulness, strength, and wit were 
a model for others and won't be soon forgotten. Even as he battled 
cancer in his final days, Joey was a force to be reckoned with and 
respected by all.
  While he was an incredibly dedicated rancher throughout his life, 
Joey never missed an opportunity to participate in social gatherings, 
enjoy a hunt with his deer club, or support the San Francisco Giants, 
San Francisco 49ers, and his beloved Tomales Braves. His love for his 
family and friends was immense, and his passing leaves a void.
  Mr. Speaker, Joey Mendoza's legacy is one of dedication to the local 
agriculture and broader West Marin ranching community. It is therefore 
appropriate to pay tribute to him today and express deepest condolences 
to
his wife of thirty-five years, Linda Mendoza; brother, Jim Mendoza; 
daughter, Jolynn McClelland; son, Jarrod Mendoza; grandchildren, Collin 
and Luke McClelland and Layla Mendoza; in addition to his numerous 
nieces, nephews, extended family, and close friends.

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