[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 96 (Wednesday, July 11, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1298]
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                     CONGRATULATING STEVE SAMUELIAN

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 10, 2001

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Steve 
Samuelian for being presented with the Chair's Award from the United 
Way of Fresno County (UWFC). The Chair's Award is selected by the Chair 
of the Board of Directors of the UWFC, and is awarded to the board 
member who has demonstrated outstanding service to community 
improvement.
  The main goal of the United Way is to maximize financial resources in 
order to build a healthier community while improving the quality of 
life. Steve's exemplary service to the UWFC has helped advance the 
mission, values, and goals of the United Way. In addition to his work 
on the Board of Directors, Steve recruited and chaired the Leadership 
Giving Committee of the United Way of Fresno County. The Leadership 
Giving Committee is the group that recruits and handles major donors to 
the United Way of Fresno County. The amount of contributions to this 
committee has doubled under Steve's guidance.
  Steve serves on the Board of Directors of the Clovis District Chamber 
of Commerce and participates in the National Education Association's 
Read Across America Program. He is also a member of the Resource 
Development Committee for the Fresno Leadership Foundation. In 
addition, Steve is actively involved in the Armenian-American 
community, and serves on the Board of Advisors for the Armenian Studies 
Program at California State University, Fresno.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate Steve Samuelian for earning the 
United Way of Fresno County Chair's Award. I urge my colleagues to join 
me in recognizing Steve Samuelian's contributions and dedication to the 
community.

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