[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 194 (Wednesday, December 14, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H9743-H9744]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     AMERICA'S ANCHOR, JIM GARDNER

  (Ms. DEAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. DEAN. Mr. Speaker, for nearly half a century, legendary news 
anchor Jim Gardner has informed and guided Philadelphia, southeastern 
Pennsylvania, and south Jersey. Next week, he will retire, and I thank 
him for his incredible service.
  Jim joined Action News in 1976 as a reporter before setting into his 
iconic role as the 6 and 11 p.m. anchor, becoming the longest-serving 
on-air personality in our region's history.
  As the years changed and trust in our institutions eroded, one 
journalistic institution stood strong: Jim Gardner.

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  Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods, and Jim works with 
character, generosity, and a deep love of all of his neighbors. He did 
not hesitate when asked to moderate a free library discussion about our 
family's book on addiction and recovery.
  Jim Gardner has provided stability through uncertainty, from things 
electoral to environmental, and lift through our joys, like the current 
Eagles season.
  For 45 years, Jim has been our Walter Cronkite with his signature 
mustache.
  We will miss you in our living rooms, Jim, delivering the news with 
honesty, integrity, and respect. We wish you, America's anchor, a happy 
retirement. Thank you, Jim.

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