[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 102 (Monday, June 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E547]
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                 HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF JERRY OSTER

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                           HON. DUSTY JOHNSON

                            of south dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 12, 2023

  Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate Jerry Oster on his 49 years of broadcasting in South 
Dakota. Mr. Oster is retiring from his current position as News 
Director of WNAX in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he has become 
known across five states as the voice of the station.
  Following his graduation from USD-Springfield, Mr. Oster took hold of 
the opportunity to start in the broadcast industry at the young age of 
23. With his career spanning near]y five decades. Mr. Oster has covered 
some of the state's biggest stories and personalities.
  It is now at the age of 70 that Mr. Oster has decided to retire. 
Throughout his career, Mr. Oster has dedicated an incredible amount of 
time, talent, and service to the state of South Dakota and to his loyal 
listeners, whom he says are the reason he stayed in the industry for as 
long as he has.
  Mr. Oster leaves behind a legacy of reaching out and making a 
difference in the lives of his listeners. A legacy modeled after his 
inspiration, former SDSU football coach John Stiegelmeier and his 
``Make a Difference'' Book.
  I am proud to stand today and recognize Mr. Oster's dedication to his 
community in South Dakota and thank him for his hard work. I wish him 
all the best in his retirement.

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