[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 116 (Thursday, July 14, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E735-E736]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE CAREER OF JIM A. YOVINO

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 14, 2022

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Fresno County 
Superintendent of Schools, Jim A. Yovino. This year will mark Jim's 
ninth year as Superintendent.
  Jim was born and raised in Fresno and graduated from Fresno City 
College and Fresno State University with his BA and teaching 
credential. He later received his Master of Arts in Education from 
Fresno Pacific University clearly indicating his passion for education.
  Over the next twenty years, Jim held positions in Fresno, Dinuba, 
Central, and Clovis Unified School districts ranging from coach, 
administrator, assistant superintendent, teacher, and principal. Jim 
was the Assistant Superintendent of the Human Resource Department over-
seeing 1,400 employees and the direct supervision of the secondary 
schools. In 2006 Jim became Deputy Superintendent of Schools, an office 
he served in until 2013 when he was elected Fresno County 
Superintendent of Schools. Jim focuses on advocacy for career technical 
education, and addressing poverty, intervention, homelessness, 
civility, and early education. Jim led the Servant Leadership program, 
a mentoring service for at-risk youth. He opened the Kids Cafe and the 
Lighthouse for Children Center in downtown Fresno, two institutions 
which provide skills training, special education, and child development 
services.
  Jim is a member of the California Partnership Board for the San 
Joaquin Valley, Cradle to Career Board, Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame 
Board, Central Valley Higher Education Consortium, Fresno Rotary, 
Fresno Chamber of Commerce, Halo Cafe Pet Food Pantry, El Concilio, 
Fresno Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Fresno Kremen Noted Alumni, 
Fresno State Health and Human Services Dean's Council of Ambassadors, 
Bonner Center for Character Education and Citizenship, Maddy Institute, 
Fresno States President's Commission on Teacher Education, Central 
Valley Promise, Foundation for the Fresno County Office of Education, 
Fresno Area Compact, and California County Superintendents Educational 
Services Association.
  For 25 years The Fresno Compact has recognized individuals and 
business partners for their support of local schools. The Fresno 
Compact awarded Jim Yovino their 2022 Harold Haak Award for Leadership 
and Establishing Partnerships. His work in the community and impacts he 
has made through education is evident. Jim manages over 1,500 employees 
and an organizational budget that serves around 205,500 Fresno County 
students across 32 school districts and over 345 schools.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring his receipt 
of the 2022 Harold Haak Award. Jim A. Yovino's tremendous contributions 
to the culture, community, and education system of Fresno County 
deserve the highest praise and recognition as he continues to serve the 
Valley and its community.

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