[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 44 (Thursday, March 5, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H1522]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING BILL BALLEZA

  (Ms. GARCIA of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize Bill Balleza, a 
KPRC 2 anchor, who, for nearly 50 years, has been a reliable source of 
daily news for our community.
  Bill has been seen on TV screens across our city for years, where he 
reported on thousands of stories, did a weekly child segment from 1985 
to 1995, and earned an Emmy Award for his reporting.
  Not only has he served our community as a distinguished journalist 
and anchor, but he is also a proud Vietnam veteran. He is a common 
sight at the Veteran's Day celebration and parade every year.
  We thank Bill for his service. In the days of fake news and attacks 
on the media, he has always been above the fray and a trusted source. 
We will miss seeing him on the TV screen when we tune into KPRC 2 for 
the daily news.
  For now, he should enjoy his retirement. He has earned it. And God 
bless.

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