[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 60 (Monday, April 5, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E341-E342]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING MICHAEL FINNEY'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY WITH ABC7 NEWS BAY AREA

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 5, 2021

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service 
of Michael Finney as he celebrates his 30th anniversary with ABC7 News 
Bay Area.
  Michael's interest in journalism began as a child. While attending 
Ray Lyman Wilbur Junior High School in Palo Alto, California, Michael 
took a journalism class in which he did a story on bike thefts. His 
story contributed to the school's decision to build a fence to prevent 
any further thefts. Michael later graduated from California State 
University, Chico and went on to pursue a career in journalism. He 
worked at television stations in Idaho, Bakersfield, and San Diego 
before returning to the Bay Area.
  Michael joined ABC7 News in 1991 and has since become known for his 
``7 On Your Side,'' segments, which focus on consumer advocacy. The 
segments highlight Michael's investigations into consumer complaints 
including faulty products, suspicious business practices, and industry 
problems. Through this work, Michael has helped return millions of 
dollars to consumers and earned the trust and respect of the community.
  Michael's work has not only made him a household name in the Bay 
Area, but has also earned him numerous accolades for his work in 
broadcast journalism. He has won an Emmy from the National Academy of 
Television Arts and Sciences and a Golden Mike, in addition

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to being honored by Press Clubs, the Radio Television News Directors 
Association, and the Associated Press. He has also been honored by 
several community groups including Consumer Action, Consumer Watchdog, 
and the National Association of Consumer Advocates.
  Michael is known by his colleagues as a reporter who upholds the 
highest journalistic ethics. We thank Michael for his dedication to 
helping Bay Area community members and wish him many more years of 
excellent reporting and helping consumers. Please join me in honoring 
Michael for his many contributions to our community.

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