Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Howard Marguleas, a talented businessman, incredible father and friend, and blessing to those who knew him. He made a tremendous positive impact on so many lives, including my own. His list of achievements and contributions to our Nation is long. Sadly, he passed away June 1, 2017. His spirit of service and leadership will live for generations to come. As a business leader, he took the produce industry by storm as the principal founder of Sun World International. He brought many new products to American consumer markets, like the delicious new seedless watermelon, various new types of grapes, and the Hawaiian pineapple. {time} 1030 Sun World International became a powerhouse produce company under his watch, one of the largest in the Nation. His business leadership was well recognized. He served on the California State Board of Food and Agriculture as a key adviser to Governor Pat Brown on issues important to the many farmers, ranchers, and consumers in California. He was named as one of the most influential produce leaders of the past 100 years by the industry publication, The Packer. Mr. Marguleas was a genuinely good man. His incredible heart of gold was shown through his generosity as a philanthropist. He championed healthcare access and education, issues near and dear to my own heart. He was vice chair at the University of California at Riverside, and served as a trustee at the Eisenhower Medical Center for more than 15 years.…”