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Virginia Foxx: Mr. Speaker, as the proud granddaughter of Italian immigrants, I am always proud to recognize the achievements of…

On the recordJune 24, 2008
Mr. Speaker, as the proud granddaughter of Italian immigrants, I am always proud to recognize the achievements of Italian Americans. I also want to say how grateful North Carolina is for the work that was done by Mr. Mondavi and others in creating an appetite for fine wine in this country. The Fifth District of North Carolina, the district that I represent, has, in the last couple of years, been granted two appellations, the Yadkin Valley and Swan Creek appellations, and we hope some day that those appellations will be spoken of in the same way that the Napa Valley and other appellations are spoken of currently in our country and around the world. I commend the resolution to my colleagues and urge its approval.
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Virginia Foxx
Republican · North Carolina

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Recognizing the contributions of Italian Americans and promoting North Carolina's wine appellations.

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