Devin Nunes: “I'd like to pay tribute, as Mr. Costa said, to Dr. Pete Mehas, an enthusiastic leader of the central valley and a man…”

“I'd like to pay tribute, as Mr. Costa said, to Dr. Pete Mehas, an enthusiastic leader of the central valley and a man whom I was privileged to call my friend. Pete was a major force in shaping and improving our local school system, serving as a schoolteacher, administrator, school superintendent, CSU board of trustees member, and he leaves a legacy of excellence and commitment that is an outstanding role model for future educators. Pete's passion, of course, was sports, and it's hard to imagine what athletics around Fresno would be like today without his decades-long contribution as a high school athlete, college football player, soccer, football, and tennis coach, his work on sports scholarships and the Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame. Through the coaches he later hired at various schools and institutions, he left a lasting impact on the sports programs throughout the central valley. Aside from his long list of accomplishments, Dr. Mehas was friendly, optimistic, and outgoing, with a constant, infectious smile. He was widely known in the community and deeply loved. Characteristically, he seemed to be at every Fresno State football game. I'll miss seeing him there. ____________________”