[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 130 (Thursday, July 23, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E668]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE CAREER OF LIZ HARRISON

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2020

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Liz Harrison, on 
the occasion of her retirement from television news after 38 years on 
the air. Liz has been a familiar face and name with ABC 30 in the 
Fresno, California community.
  Liz, a native of Virginia, attended the College of William and Mary 
in Williamsburg, Virginia, before graduating from the University of 
Florida with a degree in Broadcasting. Liz is married to Keith Allen, 
who works alongside her in the television news industry.
  Liz joined Fresno's local ABC affiliate in 1982, a time when women 
were underrepresented in the news industry. Throughout her career, Liz 
has served as co-anchor of Action News Live at 5 and at 11. She has 
covered nearly every type of news story and is proud to have given a 
voice to so many who's stories needed to be told. In 2010, Liz and 
photo journalist Richard Harmelink won an Emmy Award for excellence in 
reporting for their story on the U.S. military training for war in Iraq 
and Afghanistan.
  Liz's passion for her work led her to take on the intern coordinator 
position at the station, where she trained and mentored college 
students as they pursued a career in television news. She has given her 
time to numerous organizations, including Mighty Moms Foundation, the 
Art of Life Cancer Foundation, and the Fresno Rescue Mission.
  For 38 years, Liz dedicated her career to telling the stories of the 
San Joaquin Valley. She has left a lasting impression on our community. 
Liz is dedicated to her family. She is the proud mom to five children 
and looks forward to spending more time with her grandchildren. She is 
also a breast cancer survivor and a role model.
  Madam Speaker, it is with great respect that I ask my colleagues in 
the U.S. House of Representatives to join me in congratulating Liz 
Harrison on her career and retirement. I ask that you join me in 
wishing Liz continued success as she begins her next chapter, as the 
owner of a leadership, coaching and teaching business.

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