[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 129 (Friday, September 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1594]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING NANCY OSBORNE

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                            HON. DEVIN NUNES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2012

  Mr. NUNES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Nancy Osborne, an 
important public figure in the Central Valley news industry, on the 
occasion of her retirement.
  Ms. Osborne graduated from Las Cruces High School in New Mexico and 
attended New Mexico State University for 3 years.
  Following a five year break from her education, she returned to 
college in the valley at Fresno State University. She graduated in 1976 
with a BA in Speech Communications and began work on a Master's degree.
  After a year of graduate study, she accepted a reporting job at 
ABC30. As one of only a handful of women in the local broadcast 
industry, Nancy became a role model for many young women.
  In the fall of 1977, Nancy joined the anchor team at KFSN-TV. In 
1980, she produced and anchored the valley's first locally produced 
news magazine show while continuing to co-anchor Action News.
  In 1996, Nancy joined the Action News Management Team. While 
continuing her coverage of the valley's political scene and issues 
involving children and families, she was named Executive Producer--
Special Projects. With this new assignment, she helped shape Action 
News around the clock.
  In January 2004, after a short hiatus, Nancy returned to reporting 
full time, once again adding her experience and expertise to the 
expanding daily Action News coverage while continuing to co-anchor 
Action News Live at Five. She also wrote a popular blog, ``The Red, 
White, and True'', which focused on stories about the Central Valley's 
military personnel and families.
  In 2005, Nancy was inducted into the prestigious Silver Circle by the 
Northern California chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts 
and Sciences for her commitment of over 25 years to the Fresno 
television market and broadcast news industry.
  Nancy has reported on countless stories and events important to the 
people of Central California and she has given her time and effort to 
numerous non-profits and charities over the decades. Please join me in 
congratulating Ms. Osborne on her ``award-winning and trailblazing 
television career,'' as she retires from ABC30 Action News.

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