[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 83 (Wednesday, May 25, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E786]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                          HONORING BOB OPSAHL

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                          HON. DANIEL WEBSTER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 2016

  Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to recognize 
the service of Bob Opsahl, the early evening news anchor for Cox Media 
Group Orlando's Channel 9 Eyewitness News. After nearly 38 years of 
faithful work with the television station, Bob Opsahl will be retiring 
this week.
   In 1978, Bob joined the WFTV Eyewitness News Team as a general 
assignment reporter, and began anchoring on the weekends in 1980. Since 
then, Bob Opsahl has become a familiar face as a trusted and consistent 
evening newscast anchor in Central Florida.
   After serving four years in the U.S. Navy, Bob graduated from the 
University of Central Florida in 1976 with a major in Radio and 
Television Communications. Opsahl later received the Distinguished 
Alumnus Award from his alma mater, and has been widely recognized for 
his community involvement, specific attention to special needs 
children, and excellence in journalism and reporting.
   Through the decades, Bob Opsahl covered many major events such as 
the Challenger and Columbia space shuttle tragedies, Hurricane Andrew's 
impact in South Florida, the inauguration of President George H.W. 
Bush, the 2000 Florida recount, and the Casey Anthony Trial. Bob Opsahl 
has been a reliable familiar and trusted news source, relaying it with 
clarity and heart. Bob will be missed in Central Florida.

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