[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 26 (Friday, February 7, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H941]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





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    CELEBRATING 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT

  (Mr. VARGAS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. VARGAS. Madam Speaker, I rise today with what little voice I have 
to honor the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper in recognition of 
their 60th anniversary.
  San Diego's Voice & Viewpoint is the largest African American 
newspaper in San Diego and is a core piece of our community. This 
newspaper's success was the result of a dedicated couple's hard work.
  Though the newspaper began in the 1960s, John Warren and his wife, 
Gerri Warren, took over the publication in 1987. The couple was deeply 
involved in the African American community and showed their leadership 
skills in publishing. Their efforts have resulted in a nationally 
award-winning publication.
  The newspaper has highlighted the perspectives of the San Diego 
African American community and provided a great service to the city. In 
fact, the publication is in all the zip codes of San Diego and has a 
readership of over 60,000.
  I would like to honor the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint for its 
dedication and lifelong commitment to the African American community 
and the San Diego community.

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