[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 111 (Tuesday, July 8, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1405]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO BOB STOLDAL

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 8, 2008

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to rise today 
to honor Bob Stoldal by entering his name in the Congressional Record, 
the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States 
Congress since 1873. Today, I honor Bob Stoldal for his devoted service 
to the Las Vegas community and congratulate him on his retirement.
  Bob has been an institution in journalism circles in Las Vegas for 
five decades, most recently as the top news executive for KLAS-TV 
Channel 8. Bob began his career in journalism as a typesetter for the 
Las Vegas Review Journal in 1960, and later moved from print media to 
radio working as a reporter for KLAS radio in the early 1960s. In 1966, 
Bob moved to what is now KNTV Channel 13 as a part time sports reporter 
and weatherman and later moved to KLAS-TV as a reporter and anchor. 
Over the course of his career, Bob has been dedicated to providing 
accurate reporting on important events and correcting historical 
inaccuracies about the Las Vegas area. Bob's knowledge of history and 
events in Las Vegas are irreplaceable, and the passion and ethics he 
brought to the field has shaped hundreds of journalists.
  Bob also serves as the Chairman of the Nevada State Museum and 
Historical Society as well as the Las Vegas Historical Preservation 
Commission. Additionally, Bob served as a historian for Las Vegas' 
centennial celebration in 2005.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Bob Stoldal. His journalistic 
practices serve as an example for the next generation, and I applaud 
him on his success. I also commend Bob for his dedication to history 
and his efforts to ensure its accuracy for posterity. I wish him the 
best in his retirement and with his future endeavors.

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