[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 128 (Wednesday, September 23, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1779]
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                        TRIBUTE TO JOHN WALLACE

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                       HON. GEORGE P. RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 23, 1998

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to John 
Wallace on his being honored as the Muscular Dystrophy Association's 
Humanitarian of the Year. Mr. Wallace has distinguished himself as a 
dedicated member of the community and is a highly regarded member of 
the media.
  John Wallace grew up in San Rafael, California and went on to 
accomplish great things for himself and his community. A graduate of 
the University of Arizona, the College of Marin and the Borden School 
of Radio, John served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve before 
coming to the Central Valley and KYNO Radio. Currently the host of ``47 
This Morning'' on KJEO-TV, John's Career has spanned 31 years and 
15,000 broadcasts ranging from famine in Ethiopia to the Gulf War live 
from the Middle East. He and his wife Cheri have 5 children: Taylor, 
Carson, Cameron, Paige and Cassandra.
  Dedicated to excellence in journalism and with a strong devotion to 
his family, John finds the time to serve his community in numerous 
capacities. He currently is in his sixth term as President of the 
Foundation for Clovis Schools. Additionally, John is a board member of 
West Care Inc., the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, and Chairman of 
``Journey into Sherwood,'' a Valley Children's Hospital benefit. In the 
past, Mr. Wallace had the honor of serving as President of the 
California Raisin Bowl, President of the Fresno State ``Time Out 
Club,'' and as a member of the Fresno Police Activities League.
  John Wallace is no stranger to honor, as he is continually receiving 
recognition for his outstanding dedication to community service. He was 
voted Leadership Fresno's ``Alumnus of the Year'' in 1989, in 1993 John 
was voted ``Clovis Citizen of the Year,'' and in 1996 received the 
Volunteer Bureau's ``Angel Award.'' John Wallace has proven himself a 
distinguished community leader.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I pay tribute to John 
Wallace for his selection as the Muscular Dystrophy Association's 
Humanitarian of the year. His service to the people of the community is 
unsurpassed and I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing John Wallace 
many more years of success.

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