[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E147]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING NANCY DOBBS

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 6, 2020

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today with 
Representative Jared Huffman to recognize Nancy Dobbs for years of 
exceptional public service to the people of Northern California and to 
honor her at the Northern California Public Media 35th Anniversary 
Celebration.
  Nancy Dobbs was born in Los Angeles, California. She earned her 
bachelor's degree in Political Science from Sonoma State University. 
She has dedicated her career to helping shape the health, education and 
civic engagement of the North Bay. She has developed a variety of TV 
and radio programs to educate and encourage people to explore our 
community. She has always believed that media can act as a springboard 
for action to improve our region and our relationships with our 
neighbors.
  Ms. Dobbs is the Founder, President and CEO of Northern California 
Public Media, which works to empower individuals to explore their world 
with informative television, radio and other media programs. For 38 
years, Ms. Dobbs has worked tirelessly to serve the Bay Area with a 
reliable news outlet and accurate news coverage. In 1994, she launched 
KRCB FM Radio 91, which is celebrating its 25th year of broadcasting. 
Among her many accomplishments are board memberships with Roseland 
University Prep, North Bay Leadership Council and California Public 
Television as the chairwoman. In addition, she has played a crucial 
role in the creation of the TV series ``Natural Heroes,'' which 
documents successful local efforts to be environmentally conscious. Her 
commitment to enriching the education of our youth through insightful 
media programs is truly unprecedented and deeply appreciated by our 
community.
  Madam Speaker, Nancy Dobbs is a dedicated seeker of truth who has 
made great contributions to better our community. It is therefore 
fitting and proper that we honor her here today.

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