[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 206 (Tuesday, November 30, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1284]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





             HONORING THE WORK AND RETIREMENT OF KEN MALLOY

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 30, 2021

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the retirement of 
CBS47 anchor and Central Valley news icon, Ken Malloy. Ken has served 
as a journalist, reporter, and anchor for nearly 39 years, and he will 
be dearly missed by the Central Valley.
  Ken was born and raised in Los Angeles. There, he attended and 
graduated from the prestigious University of Southern California, Ken 
began his career as an anchor and reporter at KESQ in Palm Springs, 
California, where he was recognized for his breaking news coverage.
  Thereafter, he moved to New Hampshire, where he reported at WMUR and 
hosted an award-winning weekly political talk show that took home two 
Golden Mike Awards. Ken continued his pursuit of groundbreaking news 
coverage when he ventured to Providence, Rhode Island. He served as a 
co-anchor and reporter at WJAR, the number one-rated station in the 
city.
  While there, Ken served on the Board of Directors for the state's 
adoption exchange program and produced weekly ``Tuesday's Child'' 
segments and half-hour specials on child adoption. These efforts served 
as a true testament to his purposeful reporting.
  Ken came to Fresno, California, to join CBS47 after a stint at KTVT, 
the CBS Owned and Operated station in Dallas, Texas, where he anchored 
and reported for almost 12 years. In Fresno, Ken started as the weekend 
co-anchor, before launching the station's first morning show and 
serving as the primary anchor.
  Ken has covered some of the most prolific moments in American 
history. This includes his coverage of the Oklahoma City Bombing, 
Timothy McVeigh's execution, and the capture of the ``Texas Seven.'' He 
took on the courageous responsibility of covering the 9-11 attacks, 
along with the 2000 presidential race. Ken's diligence and work ethic 
was put on full display while he stayed on the road for six weeks 
during the Election Cycle.
  Today, we pride Ken for his work as an award-winning journalist, 
anchor, and community leader. Since 1984, he has anchored more than 
30,000 newscasts, written more than 10,000 stories, and received 
countless awards and recognitions. His presence, charisma, and 
consistency will always be missed as a part of his greater legacy here 
in the Central Valley. I join his wife Michelle, their three wonderful 
children, and friends in congratulating Ken for all his achievements.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the work 
and retirement of Ken Malloy. His service and contributions to the 
Central Valley will be missed and we wish him all the best for the 
future.

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