[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 130 (Friday, September 27, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1389-E1390]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO PAUL FREDERICKSEN

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 27, 2013

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the retirement of KCCI's 
president and general manager, Paul Fredericksen, and to

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express my appreciation for his years of service to KCCI and the people 
of Iowa.
   A Newell, Iowa native and alumnus of Buena Vista University, Mr. 
Fredericksen has been a part of the KCCI family for more than four 
decades and has served as the president and general manager for 27 
years. Under Paul's leadership, KCCI, a CBS affiliate, has expanded its 
statewide and nationwide influence on its path to becoming the top-
rated station in central Iowa.
   Paul's many accomplishments at KCCI have earned him deserved 
recognition across the nation, including numerous broadcasting and 
broadcast journalism awards at the regional and national levels. It 
goes without saying that the KCCI central Iowans know and love today 
would not be the same without Mr. Fredericksen's tireless efforts and 
thoughtful guidance.
   Mr. Speaker, Paul's contribution to broadcasting excellence and to 
the great state of Iowa cannot be overstated. While Mr. Fredericksen's 
expertise and experience are sure to be missed, he leaves behind a 
grateful viewing audience and an excellent example of leadership for 
which to strive. I invite my colleagues in the House to join me in 
congratulating Paul and wishing him the best as he begins a new chapter 
in life.

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