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HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. JOSEPH CAMPBELL

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On 2026-02-03, Representative David G. Valadao (R-CA-22) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. JOSEPH CAMPBELL" in the House. The speech addressed taxes and also covered agriculture.

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HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. JOSEPH CAMPBELL

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E93] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. JOSEPH CAMPBELL _____ HON. DAVID G. VALADAO of california in the house of representatives Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Mr. Joseph Campbell, a hardworking and successful farmer, as well as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Joe was a respected leader in agriculture, admired by many for his ambition, work ethic, and humble spirit. After graduating from Delano High School in 1960, he attended the College of the Sequoias before proudly serving two years in the U.S. Army. When he returned home, he married his wife, Jana, and together they raised three sons as Joe began his career in farming. He started with cotton and wheat, later moved into almonds, and ultimately found his passion in table grapes-- leasing his first vineyard in 1986. Colleagues remember Joe as an ambitious and visionary leader who helped shape the Central Valley's table grape industry. Early in his career he worked at a box company, and his strong work ethic quickly earned him a promotion to general manager. Under his leadership, the company expanded from packaging into to growing table grapes--an ambitious step that became a turning point for both Joe's career and the industry itself. Joe's willingness to take risks opened the door to great success, and his legacy lives on through his work with Delano Farms, Four Star Fruit, and the California table grape industry as a whole. Joe is survived by his wife, three sons, and many grandchildren. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives to join me in celebrating the life of Mr. Joseph Campbell, whose contributions have left a lasting impact on the table grape industry, the Central Valley, and the state of California. ____________________

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HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. JOSEPH CAMPBELL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E93] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. JOSEPH CAMPBELL _____ HON. DAVID G. VALADAO of california in the house of representatives Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Mr. Joseph Campbell, a hardworking and successful farmer, as well as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Joe was a respected leader in agriculture, admired by many for his ambition, work ethic, and humble spirit. After graduating from Delano High School in 1960, he attended the College of the Sequoias before proudly serving two years in the U.S. Army. When he returned home, he married his wife, Jana, and together they raised three sons as Joe began his career in farming. He started with cotton and wheat, later moved into almonds, and ultimately found his passion in table grapes-- leasing his first vineyard in 1986. Colleagues remember Joe as an ambitious and visionary leader who helped shape the Central Valley's table grape industry. Early in his career he worked at a box company, and his strong work ethic quickly earned him a promotion to general manager. Under his leadership, the company expanded from packaging into to growing table grapes--an ambitious step that became a turning point for both Joe's career and the industry itself. Joe's willingness to take risks opened the door to great success, and his legacy lives on through his work with Delano Farms, Four Star Fruit, and the California table grape industry as a whole. Joe is survived by his wife, three sons, and many grandchildren. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives to join me in celebrating the life of Mr. Joseph Campbell, whose contributions have left a lasting impact on the table grape industry, the Central Valley, and the state of California. ____________________