[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 178 (Wednesday, December 9, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1743]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                    HONORING THE CAREER OF CABOT REA

                                 ______
                                 

                         HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 9, 2015

  Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
longtime WCMH anchor, Cabot Rea, as he retires from broadcast news. For 
more than 30 years Central Ohioans have welcomed him into their homes 
and trusted his balanced reporting.
   While he worked as a radio announcer when he attended Otterbein 
College, now Otterbein University, journalism was a second career for 
Cabot. He first served as the Music and Choral Director at Wilson 
Junior High in Newark where he was twice named ``Teacher of the Year.''
   He came to the airwaves as a weekend sports anchor and feature 
reporter in 1985 for WCMH. However, it was as the field anchor for 5:30 
Live that Cabot endeared himself to tens of thousands of families 
across Central Ohio. He proved he was ready for anything by visiting 
communities, participating in events, and telling the stories of what 
makes Central Ohio and Central Ohioans so special.
   When he teamed up to anchor broadcasts with Colleen Marshall in 
1992, no one could have predicted they would enjoy one of the longest 
tenures in Columbus as co-anchors. For more than 20 years, Cabot and 
Colleen have been the team viewers turned to in order to learn what was 
happening across town and around the world.
   Even when the cameras were turned off, Cabot's service to the 
community didn't stop. Whether it was helping those in need with 4's 
Army, championing NBC4's ``Battle against Bullying'' campaign, or 
working with Nationwide Children's Hospital, the Make A Wish 
Foundation, the Huntington Disease Foundation or the Cancer Support 
Community Central Ohio, Cabot is a leader in every sense of the word.
   One of the most recognizable faces in Central Ohio, viewers will 
miss his clear, concise reporting and captivating story-telling. I have 
enjoyed working with Cabot over the years and I congratulate him on his 
30-year career as a journalist. I wish him and his wife, Heather, the 
best in retirement.

                          ____________________