[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 101 (Friday, July 24, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1428]
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                      TRIBUTE TO CAROLE PONCHETTI

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                       HON. GEORGE P. RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 24, 1998

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Fresno 
Businesswoman Carole Ponchetti, President and Chief Executive Officer 
of J.E. Ethridge Construction Inc., for her efforts and success in the 
business arena. Carole Ponchetti's climb and dedication to her current 
position in a traditionally male-dominated field has made her very 
deserving of this recognition.
  Mrs. Ponchetti has clearly demonstrated a drive for success. She 
attended California State University, Fresno, earning her license as a 
Class B General Building Contractor. In 1971, Mrs. Ponchetti began her 
career with Ethridge, working as a secretary in a one-employee office. 
Steadily climbing the corporate ladder in the mid 1980's, Mrs. 
Ponchetti was a key figure in the renovations of the Fresno Bee and the 
Fresno Metropolitan Museum.
  Mrs. Ponchetti has served the community in more ways than one. She is 
currently on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, a board member 
of the San Joaquin Business Investment Group (a minority interest), and 
a member of the Fresno Business Council.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I pay tribute to Carole 
Ponchetti for her effort with J.E. Ethridge Construction Inc. Her 
commitment and unfailing dedication serve not only as a model for 
current heads of business, but also for women who wish to enter and 
succeed in the business field. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
wishing Carol Ponchetti many more years of success.

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