February 1, 2013 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 159, Pt. 1 859 well as completing an Eagle Project to benefit cere commitment, motivation, and interest in Tracy and the Tracy Chamber of Commerce the community. For his project, Tanner serving the community. During the ten-month honored Leroy as ‘‘Agriculturist of the Year’’ in landscaped Centennial Park in Waukee and program, members expand their under- 1995. Also, in 2010, the Ornellas Dairy was also raised enough money to provide a new standing of Turlock and Stanislaus County recognized by Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. sign and an illuminated flagpole for the park. through exposure to community issues many as part of the Western Area Members of Dis- The work ethic Tanner has shown in his Eagle may not have otherwise had the opportunity to tinction. This program recognizes members Project and every other project leading up to explore. At the same time, members can en- who excel in their operations, in their commu- his Eagle Scout rank speaks volumes of his hance their leadership and management skills nities, and in the industry. commitment to serving a cause greater than and develop close relationships and mutual Leroy was elected to the Board of Super- himself and assisting his community. concerns with other classmates. visors for District 5 in November of 2002, Mr. Speaker, the example set by this young Even in a fragile economy, the Leadership where he served as Chair for the 2004 and man and his supportive family demonstrates Turlock Program continues to inspire public 2009 sessions. At the time of Leroy’s election, the rewards of hard work, dedication and per- and private sector interest and participation. the Fifth Supervisorial District included the cit- severance. I am honored to represent Tanner One of the key successes to the longevity of ies of Escalon, Tracy, Ripon, Mountain House, and his family in the Congress. the Leadership Turlock Program is the pro- half of Manteca, and a portion of Lathrop. I know that all of my colleagues in the House gram’s personnel infrastructure—led by a will join me in congratulating him on obtaining committed group of Steering Committee and Escalon and Ripon were later removed from the Eagle Scout ranking, and I wish him con- Day-Chair members. Each Committee mem- District 5 after multiple redistricting cycles. tinued success in his future education and ca- ber has a direct connection with one of the In 2012, term limits ended Leroy’s tenth reer. day topic planning teams. This direct connec- year of public service on the San Joaquin f tion enables the program to move quickly County Board of Supervisors; but, as Leroy’s HONORING LEADERSHIP TURLOCK when mobilizing and responding to challenges community service did not begin with his elec- and changes. tion to the Board of Supervisors, it will not end Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring there either. He currently sits on several HON. JEFF DENHAM Leadership Turlock for 20 years of delivered boards and commissions affecting the San OF premier leadership training for the Turlock Joaquin Valley, but he is most proud of those IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community. Leadership Turlock is proud of its in which he must collaborate with his peers Friday, February 1, 2013 310 graduates who continue to lead in busi- from other cities and counties. Some of such Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ness and industry, elected offices, and non- organizations include the Board of Directors acknowledge and honor Leadership Turlock, profit volunteer boards and organizations. for the Sutter/Tracy Community Hospital, the as they celebrate 20 years of leadership edu- f California Partnership for the San Joaquin Val- cation in the Central Valley. ley, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Con- TRIBUTE TO LEROY ORNELLAS Leadership Turlock was established in 1993 trol District (Chair, 2008), the San Joaquin by founding member, Sharon Silva. The pro- Council of Governments, and the Regional Air- gram was formed through the Turlock Cham- HON. JEFF DENHAM port Planning Committee among several oth- ber of Commerce to identify new potential OF CALIFORNIA ers. Turlock leaders and to provide a ten-month IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Leroy is a member of the Tracy/Ripon/ program that would develop knowledge and Friday, February 1, 2013 understanding of the community. Manteca Chambers of Commerce, Tracy Noon Leadership Turlock has turned out grad- Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Rotary, Young Men’s Institute, National Rifle uates such as Assemblywoman Kristen Olsen, acknowledge and honor San Joaquin County Association, and the San Joaquin Farm Bu- City Attorney Phaedra Norton, Former Coun- Supervisor Leroy Ornellas on his retirement reau. In addition to his business and public cilwoman Beverly Hatcher, Former Council- from the San Joaquin County Board of Super- service interests, Leroy is a motorsports en- man Marty Yerby, Former Councilmember visors and to thank him for his dedicated, life- thusiast and an admirer of glass and paint art. Kurt Vander Weide, School Board Member long spirit of community service. He enjoys attending sports venues, traveling, Josh Bernard, and Police Chief Robert Jack- Alfred L. ‘‘Leroy’’ Ornellas was born in and American History. son—to name a few. Some of the community Tracy, California, on April 3, 1944. The Leroy and his wife, the former Jennie efforts and accomplishments include building Ornellas Family has been dairy farmers in the Deaderick, were married in 1963. They have tiles at the Donnelly Park Play Ground; con- Tracy area since the 1930s. three sons—Kevin, Mark, and Mathew—all of A third generation farmer and dairyman, struction improvements for a regional sports whom are married and assist in managing the Ornellas served for several years as a mem- facility; refurbishing a picnic area at Donnelly family farming operation. The Ornellases have ber of the San Joaquin County Agricultural Ad- Park; installing a pad, grills, picnic tables, and four grandchildren. Leroy and Jennie, their visory Board and was selected by his peers to a trash receptacle at Centennial Park; refur- three sons, and four grandchildren will all have serve as Chair for five of those years. In addi- bishing a room at the Salvation Army into an been educated in San Joaquin County public tion, he served as the Board of Supervisors’ afterschool learning center; renovating and de- schools. Leroy and his sons attended Modesto representative to the Ag Advisory Board. signing a reception area for the Turlock Preg- Junior College, where the two eldest played nancy Center; and providing furniture, paint, a Leroy was a founding member of the San football. His eldest granddaughter attended flat-screen television, and $2,000 dollars in Joaquin County Citizens Land Alliance—an or- San Joaquin Delta College and graduated supplies for the Emanuel Cancer Center. ganization that advocates for the rights of pri- Through participation in the program, mem- vate property owners. He has been active in from San Jose State in 2011. All of the bers have an opportunity to connect, discuss, land use issues as a member of the first Ornellas children and grandchildren have been and exchange ideas with each other and cur- ‘‘Tracy Tomorrow’’ task force and has pro- or are members of 4–H. rent community leaders and to motivate and vided testimony to various legislative bodies Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring build strong-minded thinkers to assume lead- engaged in the development of land use plans San Joaquin County Supervisor Leroy ership roles in our community. and agricultural issues. Ornellas on his retirement and in thanking him Leadership Turlock is building our future In recognizing his many contributions to the for his exemplary leadership and service to and celebrating our past, and it fosters a sin- community and to agriculture, the City of the community.

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