[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 158 (Monday, September 14, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E836]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNITION OF KAROLE HONAS SERVICE TO IDAHO AGRICULTURE

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                        HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 14, 2020

  Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my friend 
Karole Honas on a well-earned retirement after an extraordinary 
broadcasting career.
  Karole grew up in Gooding, Idaho and graduated from the University of 
Idaho with a degree in radio-TV, communications. Shortly after 
graduation she married her husband, Ken. They have been happily married 
for 40 years.
  Karole started her career at KPVI in Pocatello. After 7 years, she 
left KPVI to raise her three sons. In 1990, Jay Hildebrandt called and 
asked her to fill in as an anchor for six weeks while another anchor 
was on maternity leave. Those six weeks turned into 30 years of co-
anchoring with Jay Hildebrandt. Together they were an iconic news team 
that the community trusted.
  In addition to her role at KIFI with Jay, Karole mentored new 
journalists who were getting started in the industry. She also spent 14 
years as an adjunct instructor at Idaho State University. She has 
served as a member of the advisory board for the School of Journalism 
and Mass Media in the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences at 
the University of Idaho. She continues to reach out to students 
interested in television news, informing of internship opportunities 
and job openings at her station and elsewhere.
  Karole has served on several community boards and committees. As an 
active member of her community, Karole is committed to leaving this 
area better than she found it.
  It has been my privilege to be interviewed by Karole throughout my 
political career. Even though we were friends she didn't hold back the 
tough questions. I have always appreciated her honesty and fairness.
  Madam Speaker, Karole Honas has provided an immeasurable service to 
Eastern Idaho for the last 30 years. I want to thank her for that 
service and wish her well in a well-earned retirement.

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