[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 52 (Tuesday, March 26, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E288]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING CHERYL HURD

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. ERIC SWALWELL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 26, 2024

  Mr. SWALWELL. Mr. Speaker, having been born and raised in Vallejo, 
California and graduating from California State University, East Bay, 
Cheryl is a true Bay Area native. With a focus on the local news 
impacting my constituents most, Cheryl covered a wide range of stories, 
from community events to breaking news. Her reporting showcased her 
dedication to providing accurate and impactful journalism to her 
viewers.
  Her love for covering breaking news was known to anyone who crossed 
her path. Cheryl was the first to report about the BALCO steroid 
scandal that rocked the sports world. By shedding a light on the banned 
performance-enhancing substances, Cheryl was able to hold corporations 
accountable and protect the integrity of our athletics. I truly admire 
the tenacity she showed to always follow through on her stories.
  Like many journalists in California, Cheryl was tasked with covering 
natural disasters such as wildfires and earthquakes that devastated 
entire communities. I'm thankful for the compassion she showed to the 
victims of those events as well as her work to raise awareness of the 
increasing risks posed by disasters including the flooding, wildfires, 
heatwaves, and drought Californians now face every year.
  Over her 20-year legacy, Cheryl was honored with an award from the 
Bay Area Black Journalist Association and four Emmy awards presented by 
the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences San Francisco. I'm 
so proud that her years of experience and commitment were met with 
accolades and applause.
  Aside from her time in broadcast, Cheryl is also one of the founding 
members of Friends of Faith, a non-profit organization founded 1987, 
that raises money for women diagnosed with breast cancer in the East 
Bay. After realizing the financial hardships that East Bay cancer 
patients are burdened with, Cheryl, along with her peers, began 
fundraising to provide stipends for women in need of financial 
assistance during their treatment journey. This is just one of the many 
ways Cheryl cared for her neighbors.
  Cheryl's professionalism and selflessness has made our community a 
better place. Now that she has more time, I hope Cheryl is able to 
enjoy more time with her family and adorable dog, Stripe. I'm 
privileged to call her a friend, and I wish her a joyful retirement. It 
surely is well-deserved.