[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 18 (Friday, February 3, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E139]
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                       A TRIBUTE TO JOHN BACHMAN

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, February 3, 2012

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the retirement of WHO-TV 
news anchor John Bachman, and to express my appreciation for his 
dedication and commitment in his years of service to the people of 
Iowa.
  John traveled a long and winding road before becoming a nightly guest 
in thousands of homes across Iowa. He was born in Texas, raised in New 
York, attended college in Minnesota, and worked in Chicago and Cedar 
rapids before appearing on Des Moines WHO-TV's airwaves in 1987. John 
aspired to be an anchor in a place where he could raise his family and 
be a part of welcoming community, and it seems John and I agree that 
there is no better place than the state of Iowa.
  For the last 25 years, Iowans have heard some of the biggest news 
stories through Mr. Bachman. From the Persian Gulf War, to the attacks 
of September 11, 2001, to the recent 2012 Iowa Caucuses, John has 
narrated and helped us come to grips with events in our rapidly 
changing world.
  Throughout his memorable career, John has never wavered in his 
commitment to the truth and journalistic integrity, and in doing so, 
has rightfully earned his viewers' trust. While John's evening 
broadcasts are sure to be missed across the state, his commitment to 
Iowa and its people continues as strong as ever. I wish John and his 
wife Barb a long, happy and healthy retirement. Thank you.

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