HONORING MICHEAL A. PASSAGLIA

On 2026-02-25, Representative Mike Thompson (D-CA-4) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING MICHEAL A. PASSAGLIA" in the House. The speech addressed the environment and also covered education, crime and justice.

HONORING MICHEAL A. PASSAGLIA

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E166] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING MICHEAL A. PASSAGLIA ______ HON. MIKE THOMPSON of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Micheal A. Passaglia, a new California Waterfowlers Hall of Fame Inductee, who is being recognized for his lifelong commitment to the preservation of waterfowl and their habitats throughout California. Dr. Passaglia and his wife, Coral, reside in Yuba City and are the proud parents of four children: Michael, Jr.; Teal; Patricia; and Nicholas. He honorabjy served in the United States Navy before pursuing higher education, earning an associate degree from Chabot Junior College, followed by a Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Berkeley. He later attended the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery. Throughout his life, Dr. Passaglia has been a steadfast leader in wetland conservation and a respected advocate within the waterfowler community. He co-founded the C and P Duck Company, which at its height managed more than 3,500 acres of wetlands, provided individuals with access to responsibly managed hunting lands, and helped promote long- term participation in waterfowling. Dr. Passaglia has been recognized by the California Fish and Game Commission for his leadership and experience with the Live Oak Gun Club, where he implemented forward-looking wetland habitat management practices that significantly increased local waterfowl populations. He has also been recognized for multiple years by the Butte Sink Landowners Association for his contributions to improving waterfowl habitat in the region. In addition, he has served as a Board Director of the California Waterfowl Association, remains an active member, and is also a member of Ducks Unlimited. His philanthropic support includes donating more than $100,000 to the California Waterfowl Association. Dr. Passaglia's induction into the Waterfowlers Hall of Fame is a well-deserved honor. Established in 2006, the Waterfowlers Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to enhancing waterfowl populations and habitats in California. Inductees have played a critical role in conserving waterfowl by preserving, restoring, and enhancing natural habitats; managing agricultural lands with wildlife in mind; advocating for sound conservation policy; and implementing land-use practices specifically designed to benefit nesting and wintering waterfowl populations. Mr. Speaker, I thank Dr. Michael Passaglia for his persistence, generosity, and decades of service to conservation, our environment, and the broader community. His legacy will benefit California's wetlands and waterfowl for generations to come. Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we honor him here today. ____________________