[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 92 (Friday, May 26, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E740]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING GREG GARRISON

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                            HON. TODD ROKITA

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 26, 2017

  Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and salute the 
distinguished ``Voice of the Heartland'', Greg Garrison, who has 
announced that he will retire from his radio program on June 9, 2017. I 
wish to express my admiration and appreciation for Mr. Garrison and his 
constant dedication to his conservative Hoosier values.
  Greg's commitment to the rule of law and justice began before he took 
to the airwaves, serving the community through his law firm Garrison 
Law, which focuses on personal injury, business, and commercial law. It 
was through his diligent work in his practice that he gained fame 
during the high profile prosecution of boxer Mike Tyson in 1992. That 
case lead to opportunities to offer legal analysis nationwide for major 
trials such as O.J. Simpson and Timothy McVeigh, and on various media 
platforms such as 60 Minutes, the Today Show, 48 Hours, the FOX News 
Channel, Rivera Live and ESPN.
  Greg became a Hoosier treasure through his radio program that began 
twenty years ago. His program, Garrison, became an institution of 
measured thought and Hoosier values. He connected with his listeners 
through his warm demeanor that sounded more like a friend than a 
commentator. He was a positive influence on the lives of the countless 
Hoosiers that spent their mornings listening to him.
  I have known Greg for almost as long as he has been on the air. As 
Secretary of State, I was a guest on his show on several occasions, 
speaking about the need to improve election integrity with the adoption 
of the state's photo ID law. We also discussed investigations into 
voter fraud and redistricting reform. As a member of Congress, my 
appearances were more frequent as a regular on his program until he cut 
back his hours and moved to a later timeslot. I will always remember he 
asked tough, but fair questions teeming with Hoosier common sense.
  While it will be sad to not hear his voice over Indianapolis' 
airwaves every day, he will not be disappearing from the scene 
completely. He plans to be on the radio every now and again and he 
plans to stay active in his law practice. But his daily presence will 
be missed.
  Congratulations to Greg on twenty years of service to the Hoosier 
state and a happy and well-deserved retirement.

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