[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 171 (Thursday, November 19, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1655]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO KEVIN COONEY

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 19, 2015

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate longtime anchorman Kevin Cooney of KCCI-TV in Des Moines. 
After 33 years at KCCI and a lifetime dedicated to journalism, Kevin 
has decided it's time to put down the notes, turn off the teleprompter 
and enjoy retirement.
  Since 1982, Kevin has been a constant figure in Iowa's living rooms, 
bringing us the news. During that time, he has covered some of Iowa's 
most important news stories ranging from the catastrophic floods of 
1993 to interviewing President Clinton at the White House on the day of 
the Oklahoma City bombing. His wide range of knowledge on the issues of 
the day and his ability to captivate large audiences are second to 
none.
  As an Iowa native Kevin has always had a unique perspective on issues 
Iowans care about the most. His passion and genuine love of reporting 
the news is clear. He has earned the respect of those all across Iowa's 
media for his professionalism as well as his knack for making those 
around him better. Kevin is a leader in the truest sense of the word 
and an ambassador for all Iowans, they have counted on him for breaking 
news the last 33 years and he has delivered.
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud and congratulate Kevin on his retirement as 
one of the most trusted faces in Iowa news broadcasting. His unwavering 
support for the state of Iowa and his commitment to providing news 
stories with integrity is a testament to his character. I am proud to 
represent him, his family and his fellow colleagues in the United 
States Congress. I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating 
Kevin on this incredible milestone and wishing him nothing but the best 
in his retirement.

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