[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 60 (Tuesday, April 5, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E357]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                      HONORING MR. DAVID MARZETTI

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                           HON. JIMMY PANETTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 5, 2022

  Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. David 
Marzetti as the central coast of California celebrates the 20th 
anniversary of the Shagbag Radio Show. Mr. Marzetti is a pillar of the 
Monterey Peninsula and its airwaves. The Shagbag Radio Show has 
featured over 4,000 guests over 1,000 shows, cementing Mr. Marzetti's 
legacy as the Voice of Monterey.
  Mr. Marzetti, originally from Canton, Ohio, has called the Monterey 
Peninsula home since 1989. Inspired by the beauty of the Central Coast, 
Mr. Marzetti left behind a behind a burgeoning East Coast radio career 
to become Program Director and Morning DJ at KOCN 105.1 FM, where he 
would work for the next 12 years.
  In 2002, Mr. Marzetti developed the Shagbag Show, where over two 
decades, he would air over 1,000 shows and feature over 4,000 guests 
from all walks of life. Despite airing from the Del Monte Golf Course, 
Mr. Marzetti's guests extend far beyond golfers and golf enthusiasts, 
but include celebrities, athletes; local business owners, 
restaurateurs, writers, doctors, politicians, and more.
  Mr. David Marzetti's dedication to the Central Coast and the Monterey 
Peninsula goes beyond his radio presence. In an effort to promote local 
businesses, he joined the Monterey County Convention and Visitors 
Bureau as its Membership Manager. He continues to be involved in the 
Peninsula's golf community, covering the U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur 
Championship golf tournaments at Pebble Beach and the AT&T Pebble Beach 
Pro-Am. Over 30 years, Mr. Marzetti has interviewed hundreds of 
professional and celebrity players, bringing his enthusiasm for the 
sport and the community to the airwaves.
  Mr. Marzetti's dedication and enthusiasm has not gone unrecognized. 
He is a three-time winner of the PGA of Northern California Media 
Person of the Year and he was the first person bestowed with the Carmel 
Chamber of Commerce ``Community Champion'' Award.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
join me in recognizing Mr. Marzetti's long career in service to the 
Central Coast. I extend my personal appreciation to Mr. David Marzetti 
and his dedication to radio and entertainment.

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