[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 121 (Thursday, July 18, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H7094]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             VALERIE CALHOUN: A TENNESSEE JOURNALISM LEGEND

  (Mr. KUSTOFF of Tennessee asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KUSTOFF of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Valerie Calhoun.
  Valerie is the cohost of ``Good Morning Memphis'' on WHBQ-TV, and she 
is the recipient of five Emmy awards. Most recently, Valerie was 
recognized and honored as an inductee into the Tennessee Journalism 
Hall of Fame.
  Anyone who knows Valerie Calhoun recognizes how well-deserved this 
honor is for her and her family. Valerie is someone who puts passion 
and dedication behind everything that she does.
  Through Valerie's lifelong commitment to journalism, she has brought 
news from around the world into every home in Memphis, west Tennessee, 
and the Memphis metropolitan community.
  On top of her skills in journalism, Valerie and her family have 
become an integral part of the Memphis community through their 
volunteer work. You can always find Valerie and her husband, John, 
volunteering at Southern Reins, at Beau's school, and hosting numerous 
charitable events throughout the community.
  Through her hard work and dedication to journalism, Valerie has 
become an inspiration to many looking to make their career in 
broadcasting and in journalism.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Valerie on her induction into the 
Tennessee Hall of Fame.

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