[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 160 (Wednesday, December 14, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2523]
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                         IN HONOR OF TIM TAYLOR

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 14, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Mr. Tim Taylor, award-winning television journalist, devoted family 
man, community volunteer and friend and mentor to many, including me, 
upon the occasion of his retirement that follows more than forty years 
of excellence in broadcast journalism in Cleveland, Ohio.
  Mr. Taylor worked for ten years in radio. For seven of those years, 
he worked as the News Director at WHK Radio, where he covered stories 
ranging from everyday events to pivotal moments in history, including 
the Hough Riots, the Kent State shootings and live coverage of the 
splashdown of the aborted Apollo 13 mission. Mr. Taylor also conducted 
in-depth, one-on-one interviews with Presidents Nixon, Ford, Carter, 
Reagan, Bush and Clinton. His career in TV journalism began in the 
early 1970s at WEWS TV-5, when he became northeast Ohio's first TV 
consumer advocate as ``Action Reporter.''
  For nearly thirty years, Mr. Taylor has led the news team every 
weekday at Fox 8 News. His tenure as Chief News Anchor reflects twenty-
five years of talent, grace and professional integrity. His kind and 
humble nature consistently belied his sharp intellect and keen ability 
to extract reason, truth and a balanced perspective from news ranging 
from heartfelt human interest stories to complex national issues. Mr. 
Taylor was awarded three Emmys and was selected by the National Academy 
of Television Arts and Sciences as a member of the prestigious Silver 
Circle. He is only the second news anchorperson ever honored with the 
Cleveland Association of Broadcaster's ``Excellence in Broadcasting'' 
award.
  Mr. Taylor's unwavering dedication to his profession parallels his 
steadfast commitment to giving back to the community. Among his 
numerous volunteer efforts, Mr. Taylor's thirteen-year involvement with 
the annual Tim Taylor Golf Tournament to Benefit the Epilepsy 
Foundation has raised awareness and millions of dollars to assist 
families and individuals who suffer the devastating effects of 
epilepsy.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor, recognition and 
gratitude of my friend, Tim Taylor, whose unwavering integrity and 
talent has permanently raised the bar on broadcast excellence in 
Northeast Ohio and whose genuine concern for others has uplifted our 
entire community. I wish Mr. Taylor, his wife Cathy, children and 
grandchildren much health and happiness today and throughout all days 
to come.

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