[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 50 (Wednesday, March 22, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E362]
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   CONGRATULATING JERRY ANDERSON FOR HIS INTRODUCTION INTO THE OHIO 
                     ASSOCIATED PRESS HALL OF FAME

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                          HON. ROBERT E. LATTA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 22, 2017

  Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize WTOL's Emmy Award-winning 
anchor, Jerry Anderson, for his election to the Ohio Associated Press 
Hall of Fame. For more than 40 years, Jerry has served Northwest Ohio 
as a valued and trustworthy face on the local news, and this honor is 
well deserved.
  In 1974, Jerry Anderson started his career in Bowling Green on the 
radio airwaves for WFOB. Jerry began his television news career in 
1980, and he has become one of the top media members in the region. 
Jerry was awarded an Emmy for Outstanding News Anchor in the NATAS 
region in 2001.
  With a career that has touched on local, regional, and national news, 
Jerry covered countless important events to the people of Toledo and 
surrounding areas. So far in his career, Jerry has brought four 
national political conventions, the inaugurations of three presidents, 
and Pope John Paul II's visit to Detroit into the living room of 
families in Northwest Ohio.
  A proud Ohioan, Jerry should also be celebrated for support of local 
charitable efforts, including earning his certification as an 
auctioneer so he may volunteer for more than 20 charity auctions 
annually. Jerry also donates numerous hours as an emcee at community 
events to help raise funding for local schools, disadvantaged families, 
and individuals with disabilities.
  Mr. Speaker, the Ohio Associated Press Hall of Fame recognizes 
broadcasters that have ``served with exceptional distinction and honor 
in the field of journalism.'' When you think of the upstanding work he 
has done for over four decades, it's clear those words describe Jerry 
Anderson. Once again, congratulations to Jerry on this high honor.

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