[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 16 (Tuesday, February 6, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E110-E111]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    A TRIBUTE TO STEPHEN J. HAWKINS

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                         HON. CALVIN M. DOOLEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 6, 2001

  Mr. DOOLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Stephen J. Hawkins, who is retiring as Postmaster of the city of Fresno 
after more than thirty-five years of service to the United States 
Postal Service.
  Mr. Hawkins arrived in Fresno after a successful career with the 
Postal Service in San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles. Mr. 
Hawkins has served the Fresno community in numerous ways.
  As the city of Fresno has grown exponentially over the past few 
years, Mr. Hawkins was instrumental in increasing the number of postal 
stations in Fresno.
  Mr. Hawkins' dedication to public service extends beyond his 
professional life. He was the chairman of the Fresno/Madera County 
Combined Federal Campaign from 1994 through 1999 and helped raise more 
than five hundred thousand dollars for local charities.
  Mr. Hawkins has been a leader in community organizations, having 
served on the Board of Directors of Fresno United Way and President of 
the Federal Executive Association.
  He has also encouraged postal employees to volunteer and contribute 
to the community to such events as the Juvenile Diabetes Walk and the 
American Cancer Society Run.
  Mr. Hawkins has helped to raise public awareness of commemorative 
stamps honoring worthy causes and notable Americans, including the 
breast cancer awareness stamp,

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the stamp honoring those who serve, the hospice stamp, and the adoption 
stamp.
  Mr. Hawkins has been active in Fresno's civic life, working with the 
Sister Cities Organization and making a presentation and tour of the 
Fresno postal facilities to Fresno's sister city in China.
  In recognition of Mr. Hawkins' outstanding communications and 
community outreach, he was awarded with the Postal Service's 
prestigious Benjamin Award for four years in a row.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Stephen J. Hawkins on 
his retirement and in wishing him continued success in the future.

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