[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 122 (Wednesday, September 12, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1495]
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                       A TRIBUTE TO DON TOLLEFSON

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 12, 2012

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Don 
Tollefson for his years of dedicated journalism in the city of 
Philadelphia. For almost 40 years, Don Tollefson has represented the 
essence of sports in the Delaware Valley.
  Moving to Philadelphia in 1975, Don Tollefson held the position of 
Sportscaster and Sports Director for Channel 6 News. Don is most 
notably known for his years of service at Fox 29. Don was the co-host 
of Good Day Philadelphia for several years and also hosted a variety of 
sports-related programs including The Ray Rhoades Show and Eagles Game 
Day Live. More recently, Don has reported preseason games and halftime 
shows for the Philadelphia Eagles and co-hosts the show Eagles Game 
Plan.
  Don Tollefson's contributions to the area stretch further then his 
journalism. Don is the creator of a non-profit motivational program, 
One Child Saved, that brings together athletes, entertainers and people 
in the television industry to talk to disadvantaged children. One Child 
Saved teaches under-privileged kids the importance of anti-hatred and 
anti-violence, while motivating the children to pursue careers.
  Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to join me in honoring Don 
Tollefson and thanking him for his years of service and dedication to 
the city of Philadelphia.

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