[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 162 (Wednesday, November 28, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2146]
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          HONORING DERAN KOLIGIAN AS AGRICULTURIST OF THE YEAR

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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 honor Deran Koligian on 
the occasion of his recognition by the Greater Fresno Area Chamber of 
Commerce as the Agriculturist of the Year.
  Mr. Koligian serves Fresno County's first district on the Board of 
Supervisors and was recently elected to serve as the Board's chairman 
for 2001. In addition to being a County Supervisor, he also serves on a 
myriad of commissions including the Economic Development Commission, 
Central Valley Project Authority Advisory Committee, Pleasant Valley 
Habitat Plan Board of Directors and Steering Committee, Southeast 
Regional Solid Waste Commission, and Water Resources Management 
Executive Committee.
  Supervisor Koligian, born and raised in Fresno, is an ardent 
supporter of agriculture in the largest agricultural producing county 
in the nation. He has blended his dedication to agriculture and public 
service in a most beneficial and effective manner. Fresno County has 
been enriched by his commitment to agriculture and the community.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Deran Koligian as the 2001 
Agriculturist of the Year. I invite my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating Mr. Koligian and wishing him many more years of 
continued success.

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