[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 109 (Thursday, July 19, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H5024]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING GAIL PENNYBACKER

  (Mr. MORAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Gail Pennybacker, an 
award-winning, longtime television journalist who has covered local 
news in the District, Maryland, and especially Virginia for the ABC 
Channel 7 news team since 1986.
  During her time as the northern Virginia bureau chief, Gail has 
garnered the respect of law enforcement, legislators, and everyday 
citizens alike. Gail has covered the Capital region's top stories for 
the last quarter century, including the September 11 terror attacks, 
the beltway sniper shootings, and the Columbine High School massacre. 
She has reported directly from the Persian Gulf during the Iraq war, 
conducted exclusive interviews with nationally known individuals, and 
earned several Edward R. Murrow Awards and other accolades.
  Active in her community, Gail has been deeply involved with a variety 
of civic associations and organizations, including the Alzheimer's 
Association and the American Diabetes Association.
  Her recognition by the Northern Virginia Victims Coalition for the 
``objective, fair, and compassionate portrayal of crime victims'' is 
truly a testament to her respect for all persons, no matter their 
situation.
  Mr. Speaker, in conclusion, I'm honored to ask my colleagues to join 
me in congratulating Gail Pennybacker upon her retirement from ABC7. 
Her dedication to making news reporting a reliable source of 
information has made her an institution in our community. While Gail's 
familiar face will be missed, we wish her only the best as she begins 
the next phase of her life.

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