[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 187 (Wednesday, December 7, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2198]
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A TRIBUTE TO KITTY O'NEAL ON THE OCCASION OF BEING NAMED PERSON OF THE 
               YEAR BY THE CARMICHAEL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                         HON. DANIEL E. LUNGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 7, 2011

  Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate Kitty O'Neal on being named Person of the Year by the 
Carmichael Chamber of Commerce.
  Over the last 20 years, Sacramentans have known Kitty as the voice of 
our afternoon radio. With exceptional class and professionalism, Kitty 
has given us the news on our drive home from work, anchoring the award 
winning KFBK Afternoon News. As an ambassador of Sacramento, she has 
represented us at the Grammy Awards, Academy Awards and on national 
programs such as A&E Channel's Biography.
  Those of us who live in the region know Kitty as more than simply the 
voice coming through our speakers; she is a pillar within the 
Sacramento community. Her roots run deep there as she donates much of 
her time and talent to community events and charitable organizations. 
Growing up, Kitty's father was the Base Commander at Mather AFB in the 
1970's, and before embarking on her path in radio, Kitty attended 
Sacramento State graduating with a degree in Communications. Along with 
being one of the Sacramento region's most notable figures, Kitty is 
married to restaurateur Kurt Spataro, and together they are partners in 
several well known Sacramento area restaurants.
  If you have ever dined, listened to Sacramento radio or have been 
involved in our surrounding community, more than likely you have 
benefited from Kitty's legacy. The Carmichael Chamber couldn't have 
chosen a better person to recognize and again it is with great pleasure 
that I congratulate Kitty O'Neal on her achievements and recognition as 
Person of the Year by the Carmichael Chamber of Commerce.

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