[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 149 (Thursday, September 14, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1227]
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                        HONORING CHERYL JENNINGS

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 14, 2017

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of longtime Bay 
Area anchor and reporter Cheryl Jennings on the occasion of her 
recognition by the International Association of Sufism with its 
Humanitarian Award on September 22, 2017. Ms. Jennings has dedicated 
her entire career to spreading humanity throughout the Bay Area and 
across the world, and it is fitting for her to receive this honor.
  Born in Fort Benning, Georgia, to an Army family, Ms. Jennings lived 
in many places as a child around the U.S. and the world. This spurred 
in her a lifelong interest in travel and contributed to the development 
of her strong will, compassion, and strength. Ms. Jennings' successful 
career in broadcasting includes many achievements, including nine Emmy 
awards, seven ``Gracie'' awards from the Alliance of Women in Media, 
and many other honors and citations.
  Her work at ABC 7/KGO has included frightening and memorable 
episodes. During the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, for example, she was 
the sole reporter in the studio, relaying critical information to a 
very scared public for hours. For this coverage, Ms. Jennings and her 
news team were awarded two of the highest broadcasting awards in the 
nation: the George Foster Peabody Award and the Radio-Television News 
Directors Association's Edward R. Murrow award.
  In addition to her professional achievements, Ms. Jennings has 
volunteered her time to support numerous local charities and 
organizations over the years. For the past 15 years, she has been a 
stalwart supporter of Roots for Peace and has traveled around the world 
promoting landmine removal for countless families and communities. From 
Camp Okizu for children with cancer, to Performing Stars of Marin, to 
Marin Abused Women's Services, countless individuals and communities 
have been touched by her generosity and heart.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in expressing deep appreciation for 
Cheryl Jennings' humanitarian contributions, and in sending her best 
wishes for many more years of exceptional service.

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