[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 21, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H1439]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO MONICA PEARSON

  (Mr. BROUN of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BROUN of Georgia. I rise today to give a tribute to a friend, a 
television broadcast icon, the talented and eloquent Monica Kaufman 
Pearson.
  In 1975, Monica became the first African American, in fact, the first 
female, to anchor a daily evening newscast in Atlantic. Years later, it 
was revealed that she beat out Jane Pauley and Oprah Winfrey for the 
coveted position. And just like these high-profile women, Monica has 
risen to achieve extraordinary success.
  For her diligent reporting and superb storytelling, she has won 30 
Emmy Awards and numerous honors. However, Monica does not simply report 
the evening news. I can confidently say that she is one of Georgia's 
finest. Throughout the years, she has lent her voice to efforts and 
charitable causes within her community, living out her motto: It's what 
you do with what you have that makes you what you are.
  On behalf of the United States Congress, it is my privilege to honor 
America's and Atlanta's top news leader, Monica Kaufman Pearson, for 
her outstanding career and significant contributions to broadcast 
journalism.
  We love you, Monica, and we'll miss you. God bless you.

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