E932 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 15, 2008 only to the Nation’s top college and university Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS leaders. He spent the next academic year at me in recognizing a dedicated community MEMORIAL DAY Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey. leader and friend to many throughout Ala- Upon his return in 2005, he was named to bama. I know his family and his many friends the newly created position of Vice President and colleagues join me in praising his accom- HON. DAVID G. REICHERT for Governmental Affairs and University Out- plishments and extending thanks for his serv- OF WASHINGTON reach, the position he will leave on May 28, ice over the years on behalf of the State of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2008. Making a strong impact from the start, Alabama. Thursday, May 15, 2008 Dr. Durnil oversaw the creation, direction and Julian will surely enjoy the well deserved implementation of strategic activities focused time he now has to spend with family and Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, Today is on governmental, community, public and ex- loved ones. On behalf of a grateful State, I National Peace Officers Memorial Day. ternal relations for the university. wish him the best of luck in all his future en- Just outside this chamber, are thousands of Through Dr. Durnil’s efforts, Roosevelt Uni- deavors. versity gained national and international rec- law enforcement officers, here to honor the ognition as a major sponsor for the 2006 Gay fallen. f Games, which were hosted by the City of Chi- Freedom is not something we can take for cago. From serving as a registration site for HONORING LEE HUDSON OF NAPA granted. Police officers understand their role in the 140,000 participants to hosting a mayoral COUNTY, CALIFORNIA this and take it seriously. For 33 years, I wore press conference on campus to providing the badge of the King County Sheriff’s office, housing for athletes, Roosevelt University was and understand the sacrifice, and the pain of a major part of this event, thanks to Dr. Durnil. HON. MIKE THOMPSON losing a partner. His hard work and penchant for developing My good friend Mr. POE has a resolution OF CALIFORNIA productive and solid relationships in Spring- honoring these brave men and women who field and Washington, DC, has resulted in a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sacrificed all while protecting our communities strengthened presence and recognition for the Thursday, May 15, 2008 and keeping our children safe. The House university with elected officials. Oversight and Government Reform Committee With deep appreciation and admiration for Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam passed the resolution on May 1st and yet the his efforts, I thank Dr. Durnil for his service to Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Lee Majority has failed to bring it to the floor. Roosevelt University and the city of Hudson, who is being honored by the Napa Why? The House has honored our peace offi- and wish him well in his new endeavors. Valley Grapegrowers as their Grower of the cers and passed this resolution every year f Year on Friday, May 16, 2008. Mr. Hudson is since 1999. This is the first time in 5 years the being recognized for his outstanding contribu- resolution has failed to come to the floor dur- CONGRATULATING JULIAN SMITH tions to the wine grape industry and the larger ing National Police Week. ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RE- community of the Napa Valley. Madam Speaker, on this National Peace Of- TIREMENT Hudson Vineyards has established itself ficers Memorial Day, I ask this body to recon- over the last 25 years as one of the truly great sider, and pass the resolution honoring these HON. JO BONNER vineyards of the Napa Valley. Mr. Hudson brave men and women. OF ALABAMA found his love for winemaking early on, receiv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing his B.S. in Horticulture from the University f Thursday, May 15, 2008 of Arizona and continuing his education in Viti- culture and Enology at the University of Cali- TRIBUTE TO MS. CRYSTLE Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, it is with fornia, Davis. Mr. Hudson’s dedication and STEWART, MISS USA 2008 great pride and pleasure that I rise to honor passion to his craft shows in the number of the long and distinguished career of Julian critically acclaimed wines that Hudson Vine- Smith, on the occasion of his retirement from yards has produced and continues producing HON. NICK LAMPSON Alabama Power Company. today. OF With a career spanning over 34 years, Ju- Throughout his career, Lee Hudson has set IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lian rose through the ranks of the Alabama a lofty standard for farming in the Napa Valley. Power Company. Julian joined Alabama Thursday, May 15, 2008 These high standards are reflected not only in Power in 1974 in the construction department the quality of his fruit and clients, but also in at Greene County Steam Plant. In 1982, he Mr. LAMPSON. Madam Speaker, on April the loyalty of his employees. In recent years, transitioned to the governmental affairs depart- 11, 2008, , 26, of Missouri City, Mr. Hudson has brought significant benefits to ment, and in 1991, he was promoted to vice Texas was awarded the coveted Miss USA some of his field-based employees by offering president of governmental affairs. Julian as- crown. I am honored to recognize her on this after-hours English courses and low-cost sumed his current position, vice president of tremendous accomplishment. housing options on the ranch. corporate relations, in 2000. Miss Stewart graduated from the University Julian has been active in Alabama politics Mr. Hudson is a great role model for other of Houston with a degree in consumer science his entire adult life. He served as corporate li- growers in the industry through his innovation, and merchandising and now runs her own aison to former Alabama Governor Don progressive farming techniques, and managing company ‘‘Inside/Out.’’ This remarkable com- Siegelman. In 2001, he was appointed to the vineyards and surrounding land with a ‘‘sys- pany aids young women in building self-es- Delta Regional Authority as well as the Ala- tems approach’’. This ‘‘systems approach’’ teem and volunteers with many organizations bama Commission on Physical Fitness. Julian makes Hudson Vineyards stand out among in the community. Her ability to juggle aca- also served as corporate liaison for the cre- the rest in land stewardship and land con- demics, her company, and work at a modeling ation of the Alabama Black Belt Community servation. Mr. Hudson sets a tremendous ex- agency is a testament to her amazing dis- Foundation, leading Alabama Power to partner ample with his strong advocacy for the preser- cipline and strong desire to succeed. with Auburn University in their effort to estab- vation of agriculture in the Napa Valley, as In the process of obtaining her crown, Miss lish a Regional Foundation for the Black Belt. well as his active involvement with the Napa Stewart made history; she is only the second Julian serves on the board of trustees for Valley Grapegrowers. African-American woman to win the title of Marion Military Institute. He is an alumnus of Madam Speaker and colleagues, it is appro- Miss Texas and the first in more than a dec- Leadership Birmingham. He served on the priate at this time that we thank Mr. Lee Hud- ade. I commend Miss Stewart for being a trail- 1996 Birmingham Soccer Organizing Com- son for the incredible work he has done on blazer, scholar, and success story to young mittee as well as numerous committees for the behalf of the Napa Valley. As a respected women throughout the country, and I wish her Birmingham Chamber of Commerce. In 1981, grape grower he has advanced the reputation luck as she competes for the title of Miss Uni- the Alabama Jaycees named Julian among of Napa Valley grapes and wine, and has verse in Vietnam this June. I know she will the ‘‘Four Outstanding Young Men of Ala- been a model citizen and superb steward of continue to bring pride to the state of Texas bama.’’ the land. and the United States of America.

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