[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 9, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E236]
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                 HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF PAUL HERZOG

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                           HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 9, 2022

  Mr. LaHOOD. Madam Speaker, I would like to honor and congratulate 
Bradley Men's Basketball Public Address Announcer, Paul Herzog, on his 
retirement after 45 years.
  Paul Herzog has been announcing Bradley University men's basketball 
home games since the 1976-77 season. Paul had never missed announcing a 
game until the COVID-19 pandemic forced him out of the booth during 
Bradley's 2020-2021 men's basketball campaign. During his time as the 
public address announcer, Paul called 660 games which matched his 
idol's, Willie Mays, 660 home run total.
  Paul has always been committed to his work and his community. It is 
my privilege to congratulate Paul on his retirement. We have all been 
blessed to have had Paul on the microphone for so many memorable and 
pivotal Bradley basketball moments.

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