[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 29 (Monday, February 15, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E134]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL KRASNY, PH.D.

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 15, 2021

  Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a giant among 
journalists, Dr. Michael Krasny. For nearly three decades he has hosted 
the highly acclaimed Forum (KQED) and is retiring on February 12, 2021, 
to pursue other interests, including writing and grandparenting.
  Michael Krasny earned his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Ohio University, 
and his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin. Since 1983 he has 
worked in broadcast journalism, first with ABC, and in 1993 began his 
career in public broadcasting.
  Michael Krasny has shared his vast knowledge as a teacher at San 
Francisco State, Stanford University, the University of California and 
the Fulbright International Institutes. He conducts interviews for City 
Arts and Lectures, and has written many books, including Off Mike: A 
Memoir of Talk Radio and Literary Life; Spiritual Envy; Sound Ideas, 
and Let There Be Laughter.
  Dr. Krasny has been honored for his outstanding work and is the 
recipient of the Y.Y. Agnon Medal for Intellectual Achievement; the 
Eugene Block Award for Human Rights Journalism; the James Madison 
Freedom of Information Award; the Excellence in Journalism Award from 
the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Society; the Career 
Achievement Award from the Society of Professional Journalists and an 
award from the Radio and Television News Directors Association.
  Michael Krasny is described by Holly Kernan, KQED's Chief Content 
Officer, as a Bay Area jewel. She said: ``His is a model public service 
career and he has brought depth, compassion and the expertise of a 
literature professor to the airwaves on a daily basis.''
  Madam Speaker, I ask the entire House of Representatives to join me 
in honoring this stellar broadcaster, author and academic, Michael 
Krasny, Ph.D. who has enhanced the lives of countless people by 
informing, examining and educating us. We are a stronger community and 
a better country because of his extraordinary work.

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