[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 193 (Wednesday, November 3, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S7716]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



  REMEMBERING JOVITA MOORE
 Mr. OSSOFF. Mr. President, the State of Georgia is mourning 
legendary broadcast journalist Jovita Moore. Jovita was a trailblazer, 
a great journalist, and an Atlanta icon. She began her career in 
journalism in Memphis, TN, and Fayetteville, AR, before joining WSB-TV 
in Atlanta in 1998. She became a full-time anchor at WSB-TV in 2012, 
delivering Atlantans the news each afternoon and holding the powerful 
to account.
  Born in New York, Jovita earned a bachelor of arts degree from 
Bennington College in Bennington, VT, before earning a master of 
science degree in broadcast journalism from Columbia University's 
Graduate School of Journalism in New York City.
  Jovita's career helped blaze the trail for other women and those from 
diverse backgrounds in journalism. She was a member of the Atlanta 
Association of Black Journalists and the National Association of Black 
Journalists and won multiple Emmy awards throughout her time at WSB-TV. 
Her excellence and example have undoubtedly inspired countless others 
to follow in her footsteps. In 2017, Jovita was inducted into The 
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Southeast Chapter's 
Silver Circle, one of its most prestigious career awards.
  Jovita gave back to the community, taking time out of her busy 
schedule to mentor others and help them realize their true potential. 
She and her family would help deliver meals during the holidays, 
demonstrating commitment to helping those in need.
  Jovita's spirit, optimism, and kindness radiated in everything she 
did. When she was diagnosed with glioblastoma earlier this year, the 
city of Atlanta and the entire Nation rallied around Jovita, just as 
she had for them throughout her career. She never gave up hope, using 
her diagnosis to spread awareness and encourage others to visit the 
doctor, stay vigilant, and get regular screenings. Jovita put her 
community first. Jovita Moore was a loving mother, daughter, and 
friend. She said her children were her life's most important 
accomplishments.
  I thank my colleagues in the U.S. Senate for joining me in honoring 
the life and legacy of Jovita Moore and sending our deepest condolences 
to her children--Lauren, Shelby, and Joshua--to her mother, family, and 
friends and the entire WSB-TV family. May her memory be a 
blessing.

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