[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 39 (Wednesday, March 17, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E394]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING GEORGE WILSON FOR A CAREER IN RADIO BROADCASTING IN 
                               LUDINGTON

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                          HON. PETER HOEKSTRA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 17, 2010

  Mr. HOEKSTRA. Madam Speaker, I rise here today to honor Ludington 
talk show host George Wilson for a career of service in radio 
broadcasting in Mason County.
  George Wilson joined WKLA radio in June of 1959. Along with his 
popular morning show, Big George served in a variety of other roles 
over the years, including sales manager and play-by-play sports 
announcer. George left WKLA for a brief period to serve as advertising 
manager at the Ludington Daily News, but returned to WKLA in 1986.
  In 2007 Wilson was nominated for induction into the Michigan 
Broadcasting Hall of Fame, and his name will remain on the Hall of Fame 
ballot through 2012.
  Throughout his morning show broadcasting career, George woke every 
day at 3 a.m., but despite the hours, he always enjoyed his job, 
saying, ``If you look forward to going to work every day, then that's a 
good job and I've always looked forward to going to work at WKLA.''
  I have interviewed with George on countless occasions throughout my 
18 years in Congress, and have always enjoyed our conversations on 
issues of the day.
  Whether it was through our conversations, watching him lead the 
Scottville Clown Band or working with him as mayor of Scottville, my 
wife Diane and I have always enjoyed our friendship with George.
  George Wilson's retirement marks the end of an era in Mason County, 
and he will be missed by all those who tuned in to listen to his 
morning show during the weekdays.

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