[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 128 (Wednesday, July 21, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E793-E794]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING MR. COLEMAN WALKER'S INDUCTION TO THE TENNESSEE RADIO HALL OF 
                                  FAME

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                           HON. JOHN W. ROSE

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 21, 2021

  Mr. ROSE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Coleman Walker for 
his induction into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame.
  Mr. Walker, a well-known figure of long-standing in the Tennessee 
Broadcast community, began his radio career in 1961 at the age of 21 as 
a broadcaster for WCOR-AM in Lebanon, TN. Since that time sixty years 
ago, robust audiences of Middle Tennesseans have tuned-in to listen 
whenever this talented man sits behind the microphone.
  During the course of those ensuing sixty years, Mr. Walker also 
became a licensed insurance agent, and he currently plies his trade for 
Walker and Phillips Insurance in Lebanon. But he never lost his love 
and enthusiasm for radio broadcasting, which manifests itself today 
when he hosts the daily morning radio show ``Coleman and Company'' on 
WANT-FM and WCOR-AM, focusing on community affairs in Lebanon.
  Through his interviews of various elected officials, business 
leaders, community activists, and community volunteers on his show, 
this Middle Tennessee broadcast legend continues to keep his countless 
listeners informed on the important issues of the day. As a frequent 
guest on Mr. Walker's show, I can attest to his fervent passion for his 
Lebanon, TN hometown, where he and his wife Helen raised their three 
sons Clark, Brian, and Mike, and now enjoy their several grandchildren.
  His involvement with Lebanon and insight into the issues of the day 
throughout his career are unmatched and serves as a shining

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example of the positive difference a sincere, community-minded 
individual can make. I am very pleased that he is receiving this much 
deserved recognition of his achievements.
  Madam Speaker, I hope you will join me in commending Mr. Coleman 
Walker, the dean of local radio in Middle Tennessee, for his many years 
of broadcasting excellence and his induction into the Tennessee Hall of 
Fame.

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