[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 147 (Monday, October 1, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2027]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO JEFF PIGEON, WIBC, INDIANAPOLIS

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                            HON. MIKE PENCE

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 1, 2007

  Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor an icon of the 
Indiana airwaves, Jeff Pigeon. After serving Hoosiers for 27 years at 
WIBC in Indianapolis, IN, Jeff bid a bittersweet farewell this morning 
during his final broadcast.
  Jeff Pigeon has never been anything but upbeat and positive and for 
nearly 20 years on the WIBC Morning News and that is how he helped 
Hoosiers wake up and start their day. It's hard to imagine WIBC or 
Indiana without him.
  Jeff's energy touched the hearts of Hoosiers far beyond Indianapolis 
as people in Muncie, Anderson, Columbus, New Castle and areas 
throughout Indiana cherish Jeff and his ebullient personality.
  His heart for people stretched beyond the airwaves and is attested to 
by his work for Crossroads Rehabilitation Center, Gleaners Food Bank 
and the Indianapolis Police Department.
  Jeff Pigeon started working at WIBC in 1981 as host of the 7 p.m.-
midnight shift. He took over the morning drive-time show in 1988.
  His radio background stretches across the country, from stations in 
Minneapolis, Denver and Chicago. An espouser of Midwestern values, Jeff 
graduated from the University of Illinois before launching his radio 
career.
  Hoosiers of Eastern Indiana congratulate Jeff Pigeon on 27 great 
years of service to our State and a voice they have come to know, 
respect and love. He will be greatly missed.

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