[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 21, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H1440]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATING MONICA KAUFMAN PEARSON

  (Mr. WESTMORELAND asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WESTMORELAND. Madam Speaker, I would like to join with my other 
Georgia colleagues today in congratulating Monica Kaufman Pearson on a 
distinguished career.
  Ms. Pearson, known to most of us that have been watching her for a 
long time as Monica Kaufman, is retiring after more than 30 years as a 
``Nightbeat'' anchor for WSB-TV and Channel 2 News in Atlanta.
  I, along with many Georgians, have welcomed Ms. Pearson into my home 
every night while watching the news. Although her retirement is well 
deserved, she will be missed by us all.
  After graduating from the University of Louisville, Ms. Pearson began 
her career as a reporter for the Louisville Times. Later she took part 
in the Summer Program for Minority Groups at the Graduate School of 
Journalism, Columbia University of New York. Before coming to Atlanta, 
Ms. Pearson worked in the public relations field and as an anchor for 
WHAS-TV in Louisville.
  Even with her retirement, I know she will continue to be a role model 
for the citizens of Georgia and continue using her helping hands to 
raise money for charity and local community organizations.
  I wish Ms. Pearson the best in her future endeavors.
  And, Monica, the nightly news will not be the same without you. Thank 
you very much.

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