[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 89 (Tuesday, June 7, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E827]
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RECOGNIZING WARREN KRECH ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 40 YEARS IN THE RADIO 
                                INDUSTRY

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                        HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 7, 2016

  Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a constituent of 
mine, Mr. Warren Krech. ``Mr. Jefferson City'', has retired after 30 
years in Jefferson City radio and over 40 years in the radio industry. 
Warren most recently spent his time entertaining listeners as the 
morning news and talk host on KWOS News Radio 950.
   A native of South Dakota and graduate from the University of 
Minnesota, Mr. Krech found his love of radio while serving in the 
United States Army--specifically with the American Forces Radio & TV in 
East Africa. Warren and his family moved from Wisconsin to Jefferson 
City, Missouri in 1984. When Mr. Krech moved to Missouri, he worked for 
Frank Newell at KJMO. While some consider broadcasting to be a nomadic 
business, Warren wanted to settle his then young family in the 
Jefferson City community.
   Throughout his radio years, Mr. Krech sat in the DJ chair, but found 
his niche when he was able to enter talk radio format. For 23 years, 
Warren has worked with John Marsh at KJMO and KWOS. During Operation 
Desert Storm, Mr. Krech and John Marsh, hosted a ``Tape from Home'' at 
the local mall where people could come record their comments for 
friends and family who were serving in the military.
   Mr. Krech is the current and three time winner of the News Tribune's 
``Readers' Choice'' award for favorite local radio personality. 
Additionally, Warren is an active local emcee and speaker for charities 
including: Samaritan Center, Special Olympics, and Heart Association. 
Mr. Krech has been host of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon for 13 years on 
KOMU-TV.
   With this retirement, Mr. Krech will now be able to spend more time 
with his wife, Marcia, who is a retired Jefferson City teacher. He has 
a daughter, Sarah, who lives in St. Louis and a son, Ben, who lives in 
Washington, DC. Warren also enjoys the St. Louis Cardinals, running, 
cycling, gardening, and his two cats.
   I ask you in joining me in recognizing Mr. Warren Krech on his 
retirement. His commitment to the radio industry and his local 
community makes this a commendable accomplishment.

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