[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 162 (Wednesday, November 28, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2143]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING DR. PETE MEHAS

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 28, 2001

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dr. Pete 
Mehas on the occasion of his recognition as the 2001 Breaking Barriers 
for Children Award Honoree. Break the Barriers, Inc., partners able-
bodied performers with disabled youth to explore and break barriers and 
celebrate all levels of victories and achievements. This award is 
intended to honor the contribution of an outstanding individual who has 
made service to children a priority in his or her life.
  Dr. Mehas has a lengthy list of credentials and service to the 
community, State of California, and our great Nation. He has promoted 
education under governors and presidents alike. His expertise and 
advice are sought by leaders from all levels of government.
  His resume includes service under former California Governor 
Deukmejian as the director of the Governor's Office of Education 
Planning and Policy Committee and on the State Board of Education. Dr. 
Mehas has also served on the U.S. Secretary of Education's National 
Advisory Committee on Accreditation and Institutional Eligibility and 
former President George Bush's advisory committee on Latino education. 
He has received numerous awards and was elected Fresno County 
Superintendent of Schools in 1990 and is currently serving his third 
consecutive term with unanimous support from Fresno area Democrat and 
Republican legislators.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Dr. Pete Mehas for this 
award. I invite my colleagues to join me in congratulating this 
dedicated educator and wishing him many more years of continued success 
as he receives the 2001 Breaking Barriers for Children Award.

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