[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 115 (Thursday, July 28, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1432]
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   CONGRATULATING GLEN HAEGE, ``AMERICA'S MASTER HANDYMAN'', ON HIS 
         INDUCTION INTO THE MICHIGAN BROADCASTING HALL OF FAME

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                         HON. CANDICE S. MILLER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 28, 2011

  Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I come to the House Floor today 
to offer my heartfelt congratulations to a wonderful Michiganian who is 
commonly referred to as ``America's Master Handyman''. When you think 
of home improvement shows in Detroit, Michigan, one might be quick to 
mention the popular TV sitcom of the 1990s, ``Home Improvement'' which 
featured Michigan native Tim Allen as Tim ``The Toolman'' Taylor. As 
you know, this was a fictional show and character. But what I bet many 
didn't realize is this: there is a real home improvement expert who 
does exist in Detroit and has had one of the most successful careers 
long before Tim Allen hit our TV screens.
  His name, Mr. Speaker, is Glen Haege, known quite simply as 
``America's Master Handyman''. His name might sound familiar if you are 
or know someone who is a ``do-it-yourselfer''. Glen is a nationally 
renowned radio talk show host, television personality, author, and 
columnist. He offers people advice with any type of home improvement 
project and has an uncanny ability to answer any question posed to him. 
Not even the Toolman's right-hand man, Al Borland, could hold a hammer 
to him.
  Glen's training in the home improvement business started at the 
retail level where he worked as a store manager and a corporate 
manager. But Glen was a man destined for much larger audiences.
  His extraordinary talents recently earned him the very prestigious 
award presented by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters for his 
lifetime of accomplishments: Glen was inducted into the Michigan 
Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
  Mr. Speaker, allow me to put this prestigious award into perspective. 
Mr. Haege joins the ranks of the late great Detroit Tigers Broadcaster 
and Major League Hall of Famer, Ernie Harwell, and the company of other 
outstanding individuals who have made a long and lasting impact on the 
industry and whose talents are never to be forgotten. He shares this 
rare distinction with people like Bob Reynolds, Mike Whorff, Dick 
Purtan, Ray Lane, Diana Lewis, Mort Crim, Bill Bonds, Sonny Eliot and 
J.P. McCarthy just to name a few.
  Glen's broadcasting career started in 1983 by making appearances on 
several Detroit radio and TV shows offering insightful home maintenance 
techniques to those seeking assistance. These appearances catapulted 
Glen to a new job hosting his own radio show in 1987. He soon began 
taking on even more responsibilities as magazine writer and columnist 
for the Detroit News. Glen's polite, courteous and genuine caring 
personality allowed him to add listeners and their trust to his ever-
expanding and popular show, and more and more readers to his columns.
  Eventually in 1996, his show became nationally syndicated and was one 
the best known home improvement shows in the country. His current 
program on WJR 760-AM, ``The Handyman Show with Glenn Haege'', reaches 
over 1.3 million listeners a week and airs on 150 radio stations across 
the U.S.
  In addition to his own radio program, Glen stays extremely busy with 
the little spare time he has by producing television shows, appearing 
on other radio stations offering free advice and tips, attending home 
improvement conferences, authoring books, and serving as President and 
CEO of his own business, H&S Services. Yet he also finds the time to 
maintain his own website that helps him reach out to even more people 
seeking guidance on their home improvement projects.
  Glen is a great teacher and his considerable expertise helps 
countless people save time and money, inspires them to believe they can 
be ``do-it-yourselfers'' while also cautioning them that sometimes 
professionals are indeed the best option.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to commend Mr. Glen Haege on this most recent 
recognition as he joins the 2011 Class in the Michigan Broadcasting 
Hall of Fame. I am very happy to see his hard work, dedication and 
commitment officially recognized by the Michigan Association of 
Broadcasters.
  Lastly, I want to personally congratulate Glen on this notable 
achievement and thank him on behalf of the scores of people he has 
helped by converting their homes into more comfortable, efficient and 
beautiful living spaces. We are very fortunate indeed to have this 
outstanding man living in our magnificent state, and I am very proud to 
call him my constituent and friend.

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