[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 30 (Friday, February 13, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E272]
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                        TRIBUTE TO RICHARD SHER

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                     HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 13, 2009

  Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor veteran 
broadcaster Richard Sher who is retiring from WJZ Television after 33 
years.
   Richard had a remarkable run in television news and worked as a news 
anchor and reporter in Baltimore. He anchored the popular political 
talk show ``Square-Off'' and co-hosted the morning talk show ``People 
Are Talking'' with then up-and-comer Oprah Winfrey.
   In 2006, he graced the silver screen and played himself in the movie 
Man of the Year featuring Robin Williams. In his stories, Richard had 
the ability to capture the true heart of the people and places that 
make Baltimore so unique.
   Richard is home grown Baltimore. He went to St. Paul's School and 
received bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of 
Maryland at College Park.
   Richard began his broadcasting career as a radio disc jockey for 
WEAM in Arlington, Virginia. He moved to Baltimore to become a News 
Director for WCBM and made the move to television news a short time 
later when he joined WJZ in 1975.
   Madam Speaker, it is with great pride that I congratulate Richard 
Sher on his exemplary career as a journalist in Baltimore. I wish him 
well in his much deserved retirement.

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