[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1286]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING MR. EDWARD F. McELROY

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 16, 2015

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 90th 
birthday of a Chicagoland icon, Mr. Edward F. McElroy. It is my 
pleasure to pay homage to a man who has entertained and informed 
residents of Chicagoland for almost 70 years.
   Ed McElroy began his long and storied career in 1946 under the 
guidance of radio personality Bob Elson. His first opportunity to cover 
nationwide news and sports came with Eddie Hubbard on the Chesterfield 
Show for WIND, and in 1950, he joined WJJD, another local station in 
Chicago.
   Over the last 70 years, Mr. McElroy has delivered news to 
Chicagoland on an incredible variety of platforms and his work 
continues today. He currently hosts the TV shows Community in Focus and 
the Ed McElroy Show where he interviews local newsmakers.
   Outside of the enduring impact his work in broadcasting has had on 
the people of Chicago, Ed McElroy also deserves recognition for his 
outstanding service to his community. Mr. McElroy has always been 
willing to take time out of his busy schedule for those in need. He has 
entertained hospitalized veterans and underprivileged children at 
LaRabida Children's Hospital and he visits schools to teach students 
about patriotism.
   Veterans in particular have benefited from the generosity of Ed 
McElroy. A veteran himself, Mr. McElroy served our country during World 
War II in the Army Air Corps and became involved in veterans issues 
shortly after his service. Among his long list of accolades, he has 
served as National Commander of the Catholic War Veterans of the United 
States of America, as well as State Commander for Illinois.
   Finally, Ed McElroy has been consistently active with the Chicago 
Policy Department. His efforts to improve the welfare of Chicago Police 
Officers and their families have been recognized by police 
organizations across Chicagoland.
   Mr. McElroy, father of three and grandfather of six, has had a 
hugely successful career and continues to have an impact on the day-to-
day lives of Chicago area residents. I ask my colleagues to please join 
me in celebrating the 90th birthday of Edward F. McElroy.

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