[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 29, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1173-E1174]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING MR. RANDY SHAW, KREM 2 NEWS ANCHOR ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                      HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 2015

  Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Mr. 
Randy Shaw, Spokane's KREM 2 News anchor for his years of service to 
Eastern Washington. As a broadcast journalist, Mr. Shaw has faithfully 
served Spokane, Washington and the entire Inland Northwest for over 
thirty-three years. Mr. Shaw is retiring at the end of September and I 
am pleased to recognize his accomplishments and contributions to our 
great community in Eastern Washington.
  Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Randy Shaw covered the 
presidencies of Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and George 
H.W. Bush. Reporting overseas in Asia, Africa, and South America, Mr. 
Shaw received more than three dozen journalism awards and brought a 
wide range of news into the homes of the people of Eastern Washington.
  Making his journalistic debut in newspaper, Mr. Shaw transitioned to 
radio and television where he spent the majority of his career. During 
his time in Spokane, Mr. Shaw was awarded a Regional Edward R. Murrow 
award for investigative reporting and the National Association of 
Television Arts and Science Silver Circle for his service to our 
community.
  As the longest serving news anchor in Spokane broadcast history, Mr. 
Shaw worked diligently to ensure that our citizens are well informed. 
Moreover, he also endeavored to serve local causes throughout our 
community.
  Through the years, Randy supported numerous local charities and 
fundraising efforts, including the Inland Northwest Honor Flight, the 
Alzheimer's Association, the Children's Miracle Network, and the 
American Red Cross. Off camera, Mr. Shaw is an author, explorer, 
musician, singer and entertainment producer. He integrates these 
passions into many of his efforts.
  I would like to thank Mr. Randy Shaw for his years of dedication to 
Spokane and to the Inland Northwest. I applaud his commitment to

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the citizens of Eastern Washington and wish him the best of luck in the 
next chapter of his life.

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