[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 136 (Friday, October 4, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H6273]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


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                        HONORING DR. PETER MEHAS

  (Mr. VALADAO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. VALADAO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Pete Mehas, an 
important figure in the central valley of California, who dedicated his 
life to improving education and helping young people in our local 
community.
  Dr. Mehas was a local leader with passion for education. He started 
his career in education as a teacher and football coach at Roosevelt 
High School in Fresno, California.
  He was elected Fresno County Superintendent of Schools in 1990, and 
was reelected three more times in 1994, 1998, and 2002. He also served 
as Secretary of Education for former Governor of California George 
Deukmejian. At the time of his passing, he served as a member of the 
board of trustees for the California State University system.
  Dr. Mehas is remembered as a tremendous motivator who encouraged 
people to reach their full potential. The central valley lost an iconic 
advocate for education, children, and minorities.
  Madam Speaker, I rise with my colleagues today to pay tribute to Dr. 
Mehas for his lifelong dedication to helping central valley youth 
through his work and education and his devotion to improving the 
community.

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