[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 55 (Thursday, April 16, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S2242]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO JIM SCOTT

 Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I wish to recognize the retirement 
of Jim Scott after nearly 50 years as Cincinnati's familiar voice of 
morning radio.
  Jim Scott began his Cincinnati radio career in 1968 as morning show 
host for the iconic pop radio station 1360 WSAI-AM in Price Hill. He 
joined 700 WLW in 1984 and for 45 years, Jim has been the familiar 
voice of morning radio.
  During his morning time slot from 5am to 9am, Jim interviewed 
countless dignitaries and celebrity newsmakers from Presidents and 
civic leaders to top movie stars and sports figures. He routinely 
talked with news correspondents from around the globe, including those 
reporting at the White House and from posts in London to Baghdad.
  Jim is a true public servant and an inspiration to us all. He has 
been a long-time volunteer leader of the Greater Cincinnati United Way 
and has served on many boards, including the Wellness Community, 
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, the March of Dimes, and Big Brothers 
and Big Sisters.
  A stalwart volunteer, Jim is Cincinnati's voice of volunteerism; 
whether he's hosting Marty & Joe night at the Great American Ballpark, 
serving as emcee for your favorite animal shelter or welcoming 
Presidents and foreign dignitaries to the Queen City.
  Jim has been recognized with many awards, including the Silver Medal 
of the Cincinnati Ad Club, and the Neil H. McElroy Award from the 
United Way. In 1996 and 2000, the U.S. Olympic Committee named Jim ``A 
Community Hero'' and he was thrilled to be a torchbearer in the Olympic 
Torch Relay.
  Jim Scott has dominated morning show ratings in every decade since 
the 1970s and was the winner of the 2002 Marconi Award for Large Market 
Radio Personality of the Year. In 2013, the Cincinnati Enquirer named 
Jim the No. 1 radio personality of the past 40 years.
  Jim Scott will remain on air until his ``favorite day of the year,'' 
Cincinnati Reds Opening Day on April 6, 2015, when he'll walk in the 
Findlay Market Opening Day Parade to say thank you to his fans who have 
supported him throughout his career.
  Thank you, Jim Scott. Your daily ``good morning and thanks for 
listening'' greeting will be missed.

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