[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 45 (Thursday, March 31, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E586]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                   IN REMEMBRANCE OF MR. CARL HIRSCH

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 31, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Mr. Carl Hirsch, a leading figure in the music industry in Cleveland 
and throughout the country.
  Born in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Mr. Hirsch demonstrated a love for 
radio broadcasting from an early age. He graduated from Kent State 
University and began working in the music industry, swiftly becoming a 
big name in the business.
  Mr. Hirsch was known for his ability to drive radio station ratings 
through the roof. He was the man behind such popular stations as WMMS--
The Buzzard and WMJI--Magic in the Cleveland area and WHTZ-Z100 in New 
Jersey. He was also instrumental in bringing the Rock and Roll Hall of 
Fame and Museum to Cleveland. In recognition of his vast achievements, 
he was inducted into the Cleveland Association of Broadcasters Hall of 
Fame, and received an honorary doctorate from Kent State University.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please rise with me in honor and 
remembrance of a dedicated and widely respected individual. Mr. Carl 
Hirsch was a legend in the radio industry, and his exuberance, 
generosity, and promotion of his hometown will not be forgotten. I 
extend my sincerest condolences to his fiancee, Cappy; his children, 
Lori and Scott; and to all of his friends and relatives.

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