[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 167 (Thursday, December 16, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2162]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              GERRY HOUSE

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                            HON. JIM COOPER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 16, 2010

  Mr. COOPER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor Mr. Gerry House on 
the occasion of his retirement from WSIX radio and the end of his 
famous radio show, Gerry House and the House Foundation. Mr. House is 
an award-winning American radio personality, talented songwriter, 
stand-up comic and an outstanding Tennessean.
  The king of morning radio in Nashville, Gerry has kept listeners 
company in their cars, offices and homes for three decades. He will be 
the first-ever country music DJ to join other American radio and 
television luminaries in the National Association of Broadcasters Hall 
of Fame.
  Gerry is truly engaged in all levels of the music industry. He has 
written songs for legends like George Strait, Reba McEntire, LeAnn 
Rimes, Brad Paisley, Randy Travis, and the Oak Ridge Boys. A savvy 
businessman, Mr. House also operates a music publishing company, House 
Notes, which owns the songs he has written.
  The sustained excellence of Gerry House and the House Foundation has 
been recognized by virtually every respected country music and radio 
association in the United States. It has received three awards from the 
Country Music Association, seven from the Academy of Country Music, 
eight Billboard Awards, and nine R&R awards. Gerry is also the 
recipient of the NAB Marconi Radio Award for Large Market Air 
Personality of the Year.
  Gerry cited his desire to devote more of his time to other projects 
as his reason for retiring. His loyal fans are eagerly waiting to see 
what these projects will turn out to be because we all want more of 
Gerry.
  And so, Madam Speaker, it is my privilege to ask my colleagues to 
join me in saluting Gerry's leadership and accomplishments. The people 
of Nashville and Middle Tennessee are grateful for Gerry waking us up 
in the morning in such an enjoyable way. It's hard to make a long 
commute fun, but Gerry House did it for 30 years.

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