[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 7, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E275]
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                      HONORING MS. MONICA MALPASS

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 7, 2018

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor 
Philadelphia staple Monica Malpass. A leading figure in her industry 
and inductee to the Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame, Monica has been a 
vital contributor to the Philadelphia broadcasting world. Since 1988, 
the people of my district have enjoyed watching her co-anchor the 
Action News at 5 p.m. Throughout her time in Philadelphia, Monica has 
been an active citizen in her community, raising her three kids in 
Center City.
  With a BA from UNC Chapel Hill in journalism and an MA in Political 
Science from Villanova, Monica brings a wealth of knowledge to her 
interviews and roundtables. Just as impressive, Monica was a Rotary 
Scholar to the University of Puerto Rico, a graduate from the Brookings 
Institute's ``Inside Washington'' program and a member of the World 
Affairs Council. This unique combination of education and experience 
has made Monica a distinguished and esteemed broadcaster.
  Monica's credibility has allowed her to interview some of the most 
important leaders in our nation's modem history. That list includes 
President Barack Obama, President Gerald Ford, Vice President Joseph 
Biden, Vice President George H. W. Bush, Secretary Clinton, and most 
astoundingly every U.S. senator, congressman, governor, state senator 
and representative from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware for the 
past 30 years. Beyond interviews, Monica has been involved in 
conferences, panels and award shows and has emceed the PA Conference 
for Women numerous times.
  Her leadership and skill will continue to be a crucial asset not only 
to the Philadelphia community, but to the entire media industry. Mr. 
Speaker, please join me today in recognizing Monica's years of service 
to the city of Philadelphia.

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