[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 37 (Thursday, February 29, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H754]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING TOM SKILLING

  (Mr. GARCIA of Illinois asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Madam Speaker, many things have changed in 
Chicago over the past 45 years. We are grateful that Tom Skilling has 
been there for all of that time to help us weather the storms and enjoy 
the good days, as well.
  Tom is ``Chicago's Very Own.'' He is our weatherman.
  Our city's pride in Tom is evident. He has had a sandwich named after 
him. He has his own bobblehead, his own beer, his own asteroid. Perhaps 
most fittingly, he has his own city snowplow named after him that was 
unveiled just a few days ago. Its name: Skilling It.
  These accolades are well deserved. Tom started his broadcasting 
career when he was just 14. For his entire career, Tom has embodied the 
professionalism, kindness, and knowledge we have been lucky to watch on 
TV every day.
  I say to Tom: Enjoy your retirement. Of all people, I am sure that 
you will be able to find warm beaches and beautiful sunsets.

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