[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 26, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E96]
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                 CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF ALLAN J. MOLL

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                            HON. ROB BISHOP

                                of utah

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 26, 2005

  Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the life of a 
man who has done much for journalism, the legal profession, and good 
government in my home state of Utah. Allan J. Moll passed from this 
world on December 22nd of last year. He leaves the world a richer and 
better place for his influence and presence.
  I remember as a teenager in Utah watching him on the Evening News on 
Channel Four. The experienced anchor had a unique delivery style I 
found fascinating. His art was honed by a lifetime of experience. He 
began his career in radio news at the age of 19. One of his first 
assignments in broadcasting was reporting the Japanese attack on Pearl 
Harbor to radio listeners throughout the Intermountain West. He served 
his country during World War II in the U.S. Army Air Corps.
  In 1948, Mr. Moll inaugurated the first commercial television 
broadcast in Utah. In 1958, he moved to California as the news director 
at the RKO affiliate, KHJ Radio and Television before returning to Utah 
in 1968. Mr. Moll was the evening news anchor on KCPX TV in the late 
1960's through the 1970's. He interviewed numerous influential 
Americans, including President Truman, President Kennedy, Senator 
Goldwater and many Hollywood stars. In 2001, the Utah Radio and 
Broadcast Association inducted him as ``Broadcaster of the Year.''
  Allan Moll's accomplishments are not limited to the broadcast 
industry. He received a law degree from the University of Utah Law 
School. After a stellar broadcast career, Mr. Moll spent 25 years in 
the Salt Lake County Attorney's office. For two decades he was the 
chief spokesman for Salt Lake County at the state legislature. Here is 
where our paths crossed. In my years in the Utah House of 
Representatives, I came to know Allan Moll as an articulate spokesman 
for Salt Lake County. He was also a consummate professional. I 
appreciated his accurate information, his respectful demeanor and 
personal considerations. I joined many of my colleagues who considered 
Allan Moll not just an effective lobbyist, but also a friend.
  He enjoyed his work and I enjoyed his innate kindness. He retired in 
1996. In 1997, the 29 member Utah State Senate illustrated their 
respect by passing a resolution recognizing Allan Moll as the ``30th 
State Senator.'' He also received recognition awards from the Utah 
State Court Association and BYU Lawyer and Legislative Association.
  Allan Moll had an interesting story to tell. When I was assigned as 
the teacher advisor to my high school's National Honor Society, the 
first person I invited to speak to these outstanding kids was Allan 
Moll. He kindly gave of his time to meet the students and regale them 
with stories of the ``good old days'' of television news. I was 
appreciative of his willingness to give of himself.
  Mr. Moll was unsuccessful in his only bid for elective office, but 
those of us fortunate to have worked with him had only the utmost 
respect. I am proud to honor the memory of a great Utah public servant, 
Allan J. Moll.

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