[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 99 (Tuesday, July 26, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: July 26, 1994]
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                  HONORING A PHOTO-JOURNALISM PIONEER

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 26, 1994

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, today I offer congratulations to one of my 
constituents and a well-known bay area figure, Mr. Willie Kee. Mr. Kee 
has been selected as the recipient of the 1994 Asian-American 
Journalists Association [AAJA] Lifetime Achievement Award.
  Mr. Kee is a true pioneer in the field of photo-journalism. During 
his tenure as a member of the National Academy of Television Arts and 
Sciences, Mr. Kee helped to expand the definition of a photographer. 
Due to his efforts, cameramen are now eligible to receive recognition 
in areas traditionally reserved for reporters and anchors, such as news 
and programming.
  As one of the first Asian-American photographers in the field, Mr. 
Kee has helped pave the way for minorities in the newsroom. He was a 
founding member of the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the AAJA and 
has worked hard to promote diversity in both broadcasting and 
journalism. He has also been heavily involved in educating young people 
about potential career opportunities. For the past 7 years he has been 
a mentor to Oakland High School's Visual Arts Academy Magnet Program. 
As a reward for his efforts, Mr. Kee received the Distinguished Alumnus 
award from the Oakland Public School District in 1984.
  Willie Kee has been named Bay Area Television News Cameraman of the 
Year three times and has earned a dozen Emmys.
  Mr. Speaker, Willie Kee has made many positive contributions to the 
bay area throughout his distinguished career. I have always respected 
his work and can think of no one more deserving of this honor.

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