[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 17, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E454]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   CONGRATULATING MEHER CHEKERDEMIAN

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 17, 1999

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Meher 
Chekerdemian on receiving the Third Annual Armenian Education 
Foundation's Educator of the Year Award. Mr. Chekerdemian has been an 
outstanding educator for many years.
  The Armenian Educational Foundation (AEF) has a proud history of 
supporting educational causes. The AEF is on a journey to recognize the 
fine educators who have preformed above and beyond the call of duty, 
and have contributed immensely to the betterment and quality of life 
for Armenian students. The role that an educator plays is of critical 
importance to the future.
  Meher Chekerdemian has spent 32 years with Fresno Unified School 
District as a teacher, counselor, vice-principal, and principal. He 
holds a bachelor of arts degree in Social Studies, a master of arts 
degree in Education from California State University, Fresno (CSUF) and 
various credentials and certificates. Currently Meher is the Executive 
Director of the Fresno Consolidated Charter, Association of California 
School Administrators and a part time faculty member at CSUF. He has 
been a member, vice-chair, and chairman of various education committees 
and councils and has served as Chairman of the Board of Regents of the 
Armenian Schools under the auspices of the Western Prelacy Armenian 
Apostolic Church. Meher is an active member of several Armenian 
organizations and has received many awards and honors from 
organizations such as the Fresno City Council PTA, Fresno City Youth 
Development Program, Armenian Community Schools of Fresno and Holy 
Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church of Fresno.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Meher Chekerdemian on 
receiving the Armenian Educational Foundation's Educator of the Year 
Award. Meher has been an outstanding educator for many years. I urge my 
colleagues to join me in wishing Meher Chekerdemian many years of 
continued success.

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