[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 139 (Wednesday, September 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1266]
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                         IN HONOR OF JYM GANAHL

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                         HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 14, 2016

  Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the storied 
meteorological career of Jym Ganahl. For five decades, Jym has served 
his friends and neighbors as their meteorologist. His accurate and 
educational forecasts helped to warn us of impending inclement weather 
as well as plan our day's activities.
   Beginning his career in 1966 with KWWL-TV in Waterloo, Iowa, Jym 
quickly became a valuable asset in the news room. In 1978, Jym joined 
WCMH-TV in Columbus, Ohio, and has since become a staple in our 
community. For nearly four decades we have tuned in to hear Jym's 
report, and generations have grown up hoping Jym would give them the 
good news that a snow storm was imminent and school would be canceled.
   In addition to his talent as a meteorologist, Jym is also a valuable 
mentor to aspiring young men and women. His guidance and tutelage 
helped many achieve their goals. Unfortunately, the hands of time do 
not stop and central Ohio witnessed Jym's last forecast on September 4, 
2016. Although we will still be seeing him on television during his 
WCMH tailgate-party broadcasts during football season, the weather 
forecast will not be the same without his humor and knowledge. I have 
enjoyed working with Jym Ganahl over the years and I congratulate him 
on his 50-year career as meteorologist. I wish him the best of luck in 
his future endeavors.

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