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May 20, 1999 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10515 and past president of the UCONN Club. An California journalists. On Sunday, May 23, nationally syndicated television interview avid basketball fan, he is a fifty year veteran 1999, veteran Bay Area television journalists show. Rollin joined KQED in 1973 to work on basketball season ticket holder showing true Belva Davis and Rollin Post will be honored at three programs: ‘‘A Closer Look,’’ ‘‘News- loyalty and spirit for his alma mater. His pas- the San Francisco City Hall Rotunda. Their room,’’ and ‘‘California Tonight.’’ In September sion for the sport led him to sponsor a local combined experience spans 70 years, a long 1979, Rollin joined KRON–TV, where he team, the New Haven Elms, bringing the and rich engagement with the social, cultural, served as NewsCenter4’s political editor for 18 game he loves to the City of New Haven. and political history of the Bay Area. years. While co-anchoring on KRON’s ‘‘Cali- After five decades of accomplishments, you Belva Davis, winner of multiple professional fornia This Week.’’ Rollin and Belva brought wouldn’t think Leon would have anything left awards, has worked continuously on television passion and insight to the issues of the day. to achieve and yet he continues to add to his since 1966, when she became the first Afri- Because of their pioneering spirit and leader- extraordinary life. Just five days ago, Leon can-American female reporter on the West ship, Rollin and Belva became mentors to the celebrated his Bar Mitzvah, fulfilling a promise Coast. Since that breakthrough, Belva has next generation of journalists. Rollin speaks of he made to himself over fifty years ago when contributed significantly to the shape and the Belva with great affection: ‘‘She’s a Type A; circumstances forced the ceremony to fall by texture of today’s television news. Her sharp, I’m the type who likes to take naps.’’ the wayside. poignant reports stimulate community aware- Currently, Rollin hosts ‘‘Our World This Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise ness. Her commitment is further demonstrated Week,’’ an international news show produced today to join Leon’s wife, Phyllis, children, by deep involvement in numerous community by BayTV in cooperation with the World Affairs grandchildren, friends, and the entire New organizations. She is also a labor activist and Council of Northern California. Haven community to wish my good friend a a visible supporter of African-American culture Among his many awards, Rollin received very happy 70th birthday. Leon’s work and and history. the prestigious Broadcast Preceptor Award commitment have truly left this community a During her career, Belva Davis has reported from the 32nd annual San Francisco State better place and for that we thank him. for, or anchored, such public affairs programs University Broadcast Industry Conference. He f as KRON’s ‘‘California This Week’’ with Polit- has also been honored by the Coro Founda- ical Analyst Rollin Post, BayTV’s ‘‘Close-up tion for his influential leadership in the public TAIWAN’S 3RD ANNIVERSARY OF with Belva Davis’’ and ‘‘Bay Area Close UP,’’ arena. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS KQED’s ‘‘A Closer Look’’ and ‘‘Evening Edi- In celebrating the lives and careers of Belva tion.’’ She has also served as News Centers Davis and Rollins Post, we are paying tribute HON. TERRY EVERETT 4’s anchor and urban affairs specialist. Most to two remarkable people whom we are also OF ALABAMA recently, she joined Congresswoman Barbara fortunate to know as friends. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lee’s citizen delegation to report a week-long f Thursday, May 20, 1999 series on the people, culture and politics of A TRIBUTE TO CITY YEAR SAN Mr. EVERETT. Mr. Speaker, for the first Cuba and on Cuba’s relationship with the ANTONIO time in Chinese history, Taiwan held a truly United States. democratic presidential election three years Belva has received six local Emmys, the HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ 1996 Governor’s Award of the Northern Cali- ago. As the people of Taiwan celebrate their OF TEXAS president’s third anniversary in office on May fornia Chapter of the National Academy of Tel- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES evision Arts and Sciences, a Certificate of Ex- 20, 1999, I send them my congratulations. Thursday, May 20, 1999 I applaud President Lee’s recent proposal cellence from the California Associated Press Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today that Taiwan and the mainland work together in Television and Radio Association, and the to ask unanimous consent to submit into the drafting a comprehensive financial plan to help Golden Gadfly Award of the Media Alliance. RECORD an article that appeared in the San solve the current financial crisis affecting their She has honorary doctorates from Golden Antonio Express News recently. neighbors in Asia. President Lee’s innovative Gate University and John F. Kennedy Univer- sities. The Media Academy of Oakland offers The article highlights City Year San Antonio, ideas deserve serious consideration by the a unique public and private partnership pro- mainland China authorities. an annual journalism scholarship in Ms. Davis’s name. gram for the national service movement. City The Chinese people as well as the inter- Year San Antonio has contributed more than national Community, stand to benefit if Taiwan When Rollin Post announced his retirement, Belva said: ‘‘I’ve been learning from Rollin 30,000 hours of service to the San Antonio and China continue to have a meaningful dia- community in its 3 years of service. City Year logue about their hopeful unification. Taiwan Post for three decades, and we have become the real political odd couple. He has taught me San Antonio has established a mentor and and the Chinese mainland have much to learn tutor program for children from elementary from each other. Taiwan’s economic miracle how to make the most complicated political issues interesting to a sometimes disinterested school through high school, including pro- and a thriving democracy will be a useful grams on the environment, domestic violence guide to the mainland China’s progress toward electorate.’’ Rollin Post has covered politics in the San prevention, HIV/Aids awareness, and tech- a free and open economic and political cli- nology education. mate. Francisco Bay Area for more than 40 years. With keen understanding of public affairs, I am proud of the work and the service that Congratulations to President Lee Teng-hui City Year provides to the San Antonio commu- and best regards to Foreign Minister Jason Hu Rollin has covered 14 national political con- ventions. In addition to state and local political nity. I look forward to the continued success for their effort on behalf of democracy in the and future progress of City Year San Antonio. Pacific Rim. issues, Rollin reported from Cuba in 1978 on trade, tourism, and hijacking. In 1986, Rollin AMERICORPS WORKERS HELPING OTHERS f was on special assignment in the Philippines CITYWIDE IN HONOR OF BELVA DAVIS AND during the transition to democracy. (By Joseph Barrios) ROLLIN POST ‘‘Rollin is an old-fashioned reporter who . Nathan Miller grew up in a quiet Kan- gives you the facts and is genuinely interested sas City, Kan., neighborhood but wanted to in the process, the politics, the issues and travel and learn about different places. HON. NANCY PELOSI He graduated from high school and then OF CALIFORNIA ideas. He is exceptionally fair-minded and applied to serve with City Year, one of the doesn’t have a cynical bone in his body,’’ AmeriCorps volunteer programs operating in HON. BARBARA LEE wrote John Jacobs, political editor of San Antonio. OF CALIFORNIA McClatchy Newspapers. With a passion for The 19-year-old Miller now works 12-hour politics, along with a touch of idealism, Rollin days, sometimes tutoring West Side children HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY as part of Project Learn to Read and some- OF CALIFORNIA brought clarity and understanding to the polit- ical process. times working with San Antonio Alternative IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Housing on minor construction for elderly Early in his career, Rollin worked for KPIX– Thursday, May 20, 1999 neighbors. TV, where he concentrated on politics and His favorite responsibility is helping teach Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, we rise today to general assignments. He was also head writer a nighttime English class for adults seeking mark the contributions of two highly respected and producer for ‘‘The Paul Coates Report,’’ a citizenship. VerDate jul 14 2003 15:02 Jan 13, 2005 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR99\E20MY9.000 E20MY9.