[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 157 (Tuesday, October 27, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2638-E2639]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CONGRATULATING KRISTINE WALTER AND DARREN ROSE

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 27, 2009

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and honor 
both Kristine Walter and Darren Rose for their past and present role in 
Leadership Fresno. Kristine Walter is the current chairman of this 
worthy, community-building organization, and Darren Rose was elected 
the incoming chairman beginning in July 2010.

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  The Leadership Fresno Steering Committee is comprised of alumni from 
previous Leadership Fresno classes. Kristine was president of Class 21, 
and Darren, District Director for California's 19th Congressional 
District, is in Class 23. Leadership Fresno has provided a place for 
community leaders to learn more about Fresno, network with other 
community-focused and concerned citizens, and offered innovative ways 
to work together to improve and change the greater Fresno area for the 
better.
  The vision and leadership provided by this noteworthy organization is 
influential and effective in building communities in Fresno. Each year, 
Leadership Fresno coordinates a two-day retreat in August and continues 
building into the leadership class all year through the completion of 
the program the following June. The program includes seminars and 
projects, all leading to the improvement of community problems and 
concerns.
  I am proud of the work done in the Fresno area by Kristine Walter in 
her capacity as chairman of the Leadership Fresno steering committee, 
and I am excited to see the work that Darren Rose will implement in the 
coming year. Please join me in congratulating both of these exemplary 
community leaders.

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