[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 110 (Tuesday, June 27, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E911]
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              HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF L.A. TARONE

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 27, 2017

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I honor the 
life and memory of my good friend, L.A. Tarone, and express my deepest 
condolences to his colleagues, family, and friends.
  On June 25, 2017, L.A. lost his courageous battle with lung cancer. A 
well-known reporter, columnist, television host, and radio personality, 
L.A. was a larger-than-life figure in Hazleton. His loss creates a void 
that will never be filled.
  During the span of his storied career, L.A. hosted numerous segments 
on WYLN-TV, wrote for the Standard Speaker newspaper, and was a popular 
host on WILK radio. His voice was unmistakable. There was never a time 
when I talked to L.A. that I did not learn something important. I never 
met anyone who knew as much about baseball, music, and politics as L.A. 
Yet, even with his unmatched intelligence and 70's-style attire, he was 
a humble man, and a true gentleman.
  At 58, L.A. was taken from us much too soon. He was not only a pillar 
of news, but also a giant in the Hazleton community. His personality 
and presence were so big that it felt like he lived long before his 
time, and I have faith that his impact on those of us in Hazleton will 
certainly live on long after his death.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring the life and memory of L.A. 
Tarone.

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