[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 19 (Thursday, February 13, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                  AN EVENING HONORING ANDREW P. POTOS

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 13, 1997

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Andrew P. 
Potos as he retires from WITI-TV in Milwaukee, WI, after a successful 
career that spans over three decades.
  Andy was born and raised in Milwaukee, and throughout his career he 
has demonstrated a love for our community through his active role in 
making Milwaukee a better place to live. Before he began his career at 
WITI-TV, Andy served his community as a history and English teacher at 
Washington High School in Milwaukee. He then went on to join WITI in 
1961, the beginning of a 36 year commitment to making WITI a topnotch 
news organization.
  When Andy Potos joined channel 6 in 1961 as an account executive, he 
decided that someday he would serve as General Manager. As it turns 
out, that goal would be met in 1981, and he would serve as one of 
Milwaukee's longest tenured television general managers. Even when his 
career path took him to Chicago or New York, he knew he would some day 
be back in Milwaukee. Since 1981, Andy has been at the helm of WITI and 
has made it one of the best television stations in the country. His 
leadership and managerial skills are second to none.
  However, there is much more to Andy than just television. He is as 
committed to Milwaukee as anyone I know. Over the years he has taken a 
proactive role in improving our community at all levels. He has served 
as a board member of Junior Achievement of Southeast Wisconsin, the 
Wisconsin Heart Association, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and 
the Milwaukee Chapter of the NAACP just to name a few. Whether it was 
managing a television station, or raising funds for charity, Andy Potos 
has been there for Milwaukee.
  I would like to join everyone at WITI-TV in saying that Andy will 
surely be missed by all. May you enjoy a very healthy, happy 
retirement, and all the best in your future endeavors.

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