[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 190 (Monday, December 12, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2226]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


       IN HONOR OF BOB CONNERS UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM 610-WTVN

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                         HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 12, 2011

  Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize Bob 
Conners upon his retirement from 610-WTVN Columbus.
  The often transient nature of a career in radio remains a hard truth 
for those who choose this field. The industry sometimes forces these 
men and women to relocate to different stations and towns across the 
country. These individuals come and go, sometimes without developing a 
strong connection with a community. Over the years, however, one voice 
has remained a mainstay in Columbus, representing the pinnacle of 
morning radio hosting. As a proud central Ohioan and occasional guest 
on his show, I am deeply honored to show my sincere appreciation for 
one of the greatest radio hosts in this city's history, Bob Conners.
  Bob came to Columbus from Pittsburgh over 40 years ago and since then 
has brought acclaim to and instilled pride in the central Ohio 
community. His morning show, Bob Conners in the Morning became one of 
the most popular shows in the area, attracting listeners from miles 
around. Known as the ``Morning Monarch'' for his longstanding service 
to the station, Bob eloquently presented national and local news, along 
with sports, weather and traffic reports.
  For years he delivered the news to millions of citizens. His on-air 
disposition and the consistency of his presence made waking up to his 
voice a pleasurable morning routine for an entire generation. I fondly 
remember listening to his show when I was growing up and how honored I 
was each time I was asked to speak with him on-air.
  While he has retired from hosting the show, Bob's legacy and 
uplifting presence will resonate throughout our community for years to 
come. I am proud to wish him the best of luck as he moves on to the 
next exciting phase in his life. He not only remains one of the city's 
most recognizable voices, he also is one of Columbus's favorite sons.

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