[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 30 (Wednesday, March 2, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E398]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN HONOR OF RICHARD ``DICK'' GODDARD

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 2, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Richard ``Dick'' Goddard, longtime Cleveland-area meteorologist, animal 
rights advocate, author and cartoonist on the occasion of his fiftieth 
anniversary in broadcasting and 80th birthday.
  Born on February 24, 1931, Dick, an Akron, Ohio native, graduated 
from Green High School. He first entered the field of meteorology as a 
member of the U.S. Air Force, 6th Weather Squadron, where he served our 
country during the Korean War. After his return to Ohio, he enrolled at 
Kent State University, where he graduated in 1960 with a bachelor of 
arts in drama and broadcasting.
  He began his career in broadcasting with Cleveland-area station KYW-
TV on May 1, 1961. After the station moved to Philadelphia, Dick 
remained in Cleveland, becoming the chief meteorologist at WJW-TV where 
he has remained for forty-five years. Dick also became the statistician 
for the Cleveland Browns, a position he still holds. In these roles, he 
has become a community leader and local celebrity, hosting public 
events and founding the area's annual Woollybear Festival.
  Dick is one of the Cleveland area's most famous and effective 
advocates for animal welfare. For example, to help an animal shelter 
find new homes for its indigent dogs, he features several adoptable 
dogs during every Friday evening newscast. He has single-handedly 
raised the level of awareness of animal rights and has done Northeast 
Ohio a great service.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of Dick Goddard for his contributions to the Cleveland area and to our 
nation. The longevity of his public service in Cleveland shows a strong 
commitment to the vitality of Northeast Ohio, and his tireless work for 
animal rights has helped to save or improve the lives of countless 
needy animals. He has been nothing short of inspirational, and he 
continues to be a leader and role model in our community.

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