[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 149 (Tuesday, November 16, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1919]
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         IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF TED ``TALL TED'' HALLAMAN

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Cleveland radio legend, Ted ``Tall Ted'' Hallaman, devoted husband, 
father, grandfather, brother, uncle, mentor and friend to many.
  Mr. Hallaman's successful career in radio spanned several decades, 
beginning in 1949 in Pittsburgh, PA, where he attended college at the 
University of Duquesne. While at the college radio station there, he 
got the nickname, ``Tall Ted'' because he was 6'1''.
  Throughout the 1950s, he worked in various radio markets. In 1960, he 
was offered a great opportunity to join the team at WGAR-AM (1120) in 
Cleveland, where he worked for nearly a decade. His devotion to the art 
of radio broadcasting, and his commitment to capturing the hearts and 
minds of listeners, never faded. His dedication was reflected in every 
broadcast; he researched and presented a treasure trove of interesting 
facts and anecdotes about the songs he played, and about the musicians 
who performed them. Above all, it was Mr. Hallaman's kindness, wry 
sense of humor, generosity and positive attitude that forever touched 
the lives of his family, friends, colleagues and fans.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of Ted ``Tall Ted'' Hallaman. I extend my deepest condolences to his 
wife, Patricia; to his sons, George, David and Jason; to his daughter-
in-law, Lisa; to his grandchildren, Laura, Jennifer, Christina, Sophia, 
Nicholas, and Emily; to his brother, Paul; and to his extended family 
members and many friends. Mr. Hallaman was cherished by family, friends 
and countless radio fans, and he will be remembered always.

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