[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 196 (Wednesday, November 18, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H5876]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE CAREER OF RODERIC WOODRUFF GROAT,
                             A/K/A ROD WOOD

  (Mr. KATKO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the distinguished 
career of central New York broadcasting legend Roderic Woodruff Groat, 
and to celebrate his retirement after more than 50 years on television 
in our community.
  Better known as ``Rod Wood,'' he is a household name in central New 
York and a trusted source of news throughout our region. For five 
decades, he has been there to deliver the news to families throughout 
our community.
  Before beginning his career in broadcasting, Rod proudly served in 
the U.S. Army with the 504th Military Police Battalion. In 1976, he 
worked on NewsChannel 9, and has been a fixture at the station ever 
since.
  Outside of work, Rod is extremely devoted to his family. He stood in 
support of his wife, Nanette, through her 9-year battle with cancer, 
and proudly celebrated 52 years of marriage before her passing earlier 
this year. Together, Rod and Nanette raised 5 children and were blessed 
with 10 grandchildren.
  The dean of central New York broadcasting, our community will truly 
miss welcoming Rod Wood into our communities and our homes every 
evening.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House to join me in honoring 
Rod Wood for a remarkable 50-year career in journalism. I wish him all 
the best in his retirement.

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