[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 125 (Friday, September 29, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1903]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING MR. FREDRICK W. HATFIELD AS A 2006 TOP DOG AWARD RECIPIENT

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 28, 2006

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Mr. Fredrick W. 
Hatfield for his achievement in receiving the California State 
University Fresno's Outstanding Alumni 2006 Top Dog Award for the 
College of Social Sciences. Mr. Hatfield has enjoyed an exceptional 
career in public service and has served in many key positions in both 
the Federal Government and the private sector. Mr. Hatfield is 
currently one of five commissioners appointed by the President, and 
confirmed by the Senate, to oversee the Commodity Futures Trading 
Commission.
  A native of the Central Valley, Mr. Hatfield graduated from Fresno 
State in 1977, Suma Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 
History. Upon graduating from Fresno State, he worked as a government 
teacher for the Fresno County Schools. After his time in the classroom, 
Mr. Hatfield relocated to Washington, D.C. and embarked on his lifelong 
career in public service by joining the staff of then, House Majority 
Whip Tony Coelho. His 9 years of diligent service to Congressman 
Coelho's office opened the floodgates for career opportunities 
elsewhere in our Nation's Capitol. Mr. Hatfield pursued and 
successfully served as a partner with Copeland and Hatfield Government 
Affairs; Chief of Staff for Senator John Breaux of Louisiana; Senior 
Vice President for Human Resources and Community Relations for 
Education Training Communications, Inc.; and Deputy Commissioner 
General for U.S. Pavilion's World's Fair in Lisbon, Portugal.
  Above all, Mr. Hatfield is someone who has never forgotten his roots 
and has never failed to contribute and invest in the future of the 
Central Valley. Aside from serving as chief of staff, advisor, and 
confidant to some of the most powerful and influential elected 
officials on Capitol Hill, Mr. Hatfield has dedicated time to serve as 
a mentor, role model, and friend to many Central Valley residents who 
have gone to Washington, D.C. for internships and employment 
opportunities from Fresno State. In addition, Mr. Hatfield has provided 
many local elected officials and their staff with indispensable advice 
and guidance. He has also helped our local leaders by facilitating 
introductions to high level policy makers, administrative agencies, 
boards and commissions on behalf of many Central Valley residents.
  Mr. Hatfield's commitments and efforts to improve the quality of life 
in the Central Valley are truly deserving of such recognition. It is 
for those reasons that I, a Fresno State Alumni myself, join his 
family, friends, colleagues, and the Fresno State community in honoring 
Mr. Hatfield as a 2006 Top Dog Awards recipient

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