[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 16 (Thursday, February 26, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E246-E247]
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    A TRIBUTE TO STEVE DAHL ON HIS 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF SERVICE FOR 
                     LISTENING AUDIENCES OF CHICAGO

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 26, 1998

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I pay tribute to an outstanding 
entertainer who has amused and enlightened radio listeners throughout 
the Chicago community for 20 years, Mr. Steve Dahl.
  Mr. Dahl, who recently celebrated 20 years in Chicago broadcasting on 
February 23, 1998, is a true innovator in modern radio. His rapier wit 
and tell-it-like-it-is style have kept his listeners glued to their 
radios for the past two decades. Even though Steve Dahl has changed 
radio stations throughout the years, one thing has remained constant 
for Mr. Dahl,

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his love and respect for the power of radio as both a medium and art 
form, and his respect for his listeners.
  Mr. Dahl is truly a great American success story. As native of 
California, he tirelessly honed his craft at stations throughout his 
home state. When he came to Chicago in 1978 at age 23, Steve Dahl was 
already a seasoned pro and immediately drew large audiences with his 
outsider's perspective and boundless humor and energy. Throughout his 
20 years in Chicago, Mr. Dahl has shown that a radio personality can be 
creative and funny, while remaining the consummate professional.
  Part of the attraction his listeners have with Mr. Dahl has been his 
relationship with his family. Unlike many broadcast personalities who 
manufacture a professional on-air persona from their real lives, Mr. 
Dahl has woven ups and downs of marriage and raising a family into most 
of his shows in a way in which any family can relate. It is not unusual 
for the Mr. Dahl's wife, Janet and three sons, Patrick, Matthew, and 
Michael to have discussions, debates and even the occasional argument 
over the airways.
  Mr. Dahl not only takes his profession seriously, but his obligation 
to his community as well. He has donated his talents and countless 
hours of his time to worthy causes throughout the Chicago area, 
especially in his suburban hometown where Janet Dahl serves as a member 
of the Board of Education.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate Mr. Dahl on his 20th 
Anniversary of entertaining Chicago. I would like to extend my very 
best wishes for continued success in the years to come.

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