[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 12 (Tuesday, February 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E134]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING KSEE 24 PORTRAITS OF SUCCESS HONOREES

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 12, 2002

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize NBC affiliate 
KSEE 24 and its Portraits of Success program celebrating African-
American History Month. Currently in its eighth year, this program 
combines public service announcements, a five-part news series, and an 
awards luncheon to recognize the contributions of distinguished local 
leaders. This year's honorees are Reuben Phillips, Britt King, Bessie 
Miller, Walter Pierce, and Dr. Mae Rogers.
  Reuben Phillips has worked in and served Fresno since he opened his 
auto part sales store in 1946. Phillips became the first African-
American to serve in Fresno's Finance Department in 1977. He has also 
volunteered at 25 disaster sites with the Fresno-Madera Chapter of the 
American Red Cross.
  Britt King was named the women's basketball head coach at California 
State University, Fresno in 1998. Since then she has been building a 
winning program and bringing talent to the team from all over the 
Nation. King's impressive resume includes being named Providence 
College Athlete of the Year in 1986 and Black Coaches' Sports 
Magazine's Coach of the Year in 1995.
  Bessie Miller encourages young people to achieve their dreams through 
her work as Senior Advisor with Leadership West Fresno. Miller is a 
Site Manager for the State of California Employment Development 
Department. She has developed a great rapport with the youth and helps 
them find the motivation they need to succeed.
  Walter Pierce began his work at Fresno State as the university's 
first affirmative action director. He works through the Office of 
Advising Services to help students reach their academic goals. Pierce 
also serves the Athletic Department as an advisor to athletes and a 
mentor to coaches.
  Dr. Mae Rogers began an after-school multi-level learning program 
during her work with the Affordable Housing Development Corp. Rogers 
now works with community school students ordered by the court to find 
an alternative school program.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend KSEE 24 for their Portraits of 
Success program and honor Reuben Phillips, Britt King, Bessie Miller, 
Waler Pierce, and Dr. Mae Rogers for the work they have done in the 
community. I invite my colleagues to join me in wishing these honorees 
many more years of continued success.

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