[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 94 (Wednesday, July 15, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1302]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        TRIBUTE TO LISA MENDOSA

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                       HON. GEORGE P. RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 15, 1998

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Lisa 
Mendosa. Lisa Mendosa, an accomplished woman of the `90s, has added the 
title of Community Relations Coordinator of Borders Books to her 
credit. Having worked in numerous fields, Lisa Mendosa is in many 
respects, considered a renaissance woman.
  Lisa Mendosa has had an impressive career, yet still has much of her 
life ahead of her. In 1987, she was named one of America's top 100 
women in Communications/Hispanic USA. In the same year she also won an 
award in the Associated Press television-radio competition. In 1989, 
she was named one of America's top 100 junior college graduates. In 
1995, Lisa Mendosa received an Emmy Award for her coverage of the Leer 
Jet crash in Fresno.
  Lisa Mendosa has also published a number of books on animals and 
children. She has a great love for animals and has raised two dogs from 
the age of eight weeks and studied their development for more than 8 
years. Lisa Mendosa spent 17 years working in TV news researching, 
writing, producing and presenting thousands of news stories. At Channel 
24, Lisa went from management to producer. After winning her Emmy, Lisa 
was offered a position by Channel 30, which she took. Currently, she is 
a Community Relations Coordinator for Borders Books. Today, she works 
harder than ever to establish a close community relationship with the 
Borders Book's staff.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I pay tribute to Lisa 
Mendosa. Already being an accomplished woman of the `90's and 
considered a renaissance woman, Lisa Mendosa continues to be dedicated 
to her work. Her dedication and exemplary efforts should serve as an 
inspiration to all. I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing Lisa 
Mendosa continued success for the future.

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