[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 116 (Thursday, July 14, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H6612]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING JOANN MERRIGAN

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of a 
prestigious journalist and outstanding woman, Ms. JoAnn Merrigan of 
WSAV News in Savannah.
  With over 20 years in reporting, JoAnn has made quite a name for 
herself in multiple States for her high-quality news coverage.
  She started her career in Iowa, following around Presidential 
hopefuls as they began their journey through the primaries. She also 
followed local and State-based elections, providing Iowans with the 
information they needed to make an informed vote.
  After her term in Iowa came to an end, she relocated to northern 
California where she continued to deepen her commitment to journalism.
  After surviving the Loma Prieta Earthquake, JoAnn traveled around 
speaking to survivors and their families to get a better understanding 
of this tragedy.
  From there, JoAnn moved her career to Nebraska, and eventually 
landing in the greatest city in the world: Savannah, Georgia.
  Creating quite a respected name for herself, JoAnn has earned an 
outstanding number of awards, including the Edward R. Murrow Award for 
Investigative Reporting, a Gabby Award, as well as an award from the 
Georgia Associated Press Broadcasters Association in 2013.
  Her exceptional career in journalism has commanded the respect of 
many, including myself, and I am proud to honor her today on the floor.

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