HONORING THE LAKE COUNTY WINE ALLIANCE

On 2026-09-24, Representative Mike Thompson (D-CA-4) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE LAKE COUNTY WINE ALLIANCE" in the House.

HONORING THE LAKE COUNTY WINE ALLIANCE

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E977] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LAKE COUNTY WINE ALLIANCE ______ HON. MIKE THOMPSON of california in the house of representatives Thursday, September 24, 2026 Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Lake County Wine Alliance for their 25 years of service to our community. The Lake County Wine Alliance is a cooperative composed of Lake County wineries, winegrape growers, vineyard owners, related businesses, and community supporters. Formed in 2000, the Lake County Wine Alliance is a nonprofit organization operated under the guidance of a seven-member volunteer board of directors with the purpose of supporting charitable and other local programs. Each year, the Lake County Wine Auction donates its proceeds to local organizations and charities whose activities are in keeping with the Alliance's charter. The Lake County Wine Alliance is a cornerstone of philanthropy in Lake County, providing sustained support for youth education, arts, agriculture, and community well-being. They have raised over three million dollars in support of Lake County nonprofits. Their beneficiaries include local organizations such as all five Lake County High Schools Fine Arts and Future Farmers of America (FFA) programs, several local culinary programs, Lake County 4-H, Lake County Rural Arts Initiative, World Wide Healing Hands, Friends of the Lake County Library, and the Clearlake Senior Center. The Lake County Wine Alliance has grown thanks to the leadership of President Kaj Ahlmann, Vice President Marie Beery, Treasurer Robert Rouniguiere, Secretary Beth Havirilla, and Directors Weston Seifert, Angie Shannon, and Raven Sprauge. Mr. Speaker, we thank the Lake County Wine Alliance for their dedicated service to our community. Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we honor them here today for their 25th anniversary. ____________________