[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 89 (Wednesday, May 22, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H3407-H3408]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING JACQUIE WALKER

  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Bost). The Chair recognizes the 
gentleman from New York (Mr. Langworthy) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. LANGWORTHY. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor Jacquie Walker on 
her remarkable career after 40 years of service as an anchor and 
reporter for WIVB Channel 4 News in Buffalo.
  Today, Jacquie steps away from the anchor desk for the last time. For 
decades, Jacquie Walker has been a trusted and beloved journalist 
tasked with delivering the very best news with joy and the very worst 
news with grace.
  There is a reason she has been awarded an Emmy as well as the 
prestigious Silver Circle Award by the National Academy of Television 
Arts and Sciences. Jacquie has also been inducted in the New York State 
Broadcasters Hall of Fame and the Buffalo Broadcasters Hall of Fame. 
These are a few of her awards and achievements. If I were to read the 
entire list, I would be here all day.
  As she signs off today, western New York is losing a universally 
trusted voice delivering the news of the day to the Buffalo-Niagara 
region.
  Jacquie is an immense talent who has helped to shape so many 
historical moments for our community. In fact, Jacquie is the longest 
tenured news anchor at one station in the history of the Buffalo media 
market. She leaves huge shoes to fill behind Channel 4's anchor desk 
tonight. She will be sorely missed.
  Mr. Speaker, Jacquie's integrity, her commitment to excellence, and 
her dedication to her craft set a standard

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for journalism that will continue to inspire future generations of 
reporters and anchors. As Jacquie Walker embarks on the new chapter of 
her life, I thank her for her immense contributions to our community.


                          Honoring John Murphy

  Mr. LANGWORTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the career of John 
Murphy, the voice of the Buffalo Bills, who announced his retirement 
just a short time ago.
  When you are from western New York, the Buffalo Bills are part of 
your DNA, and John Murphy was a fixture of the Bills' announce team for 
over 30 years.
  John Murphy served side by side with the legendary Van Miller, and 
they embodied the spirit and passion of the Bills Mafia. As he steps 
away from his role as the voice of the Bills, we not only reflect on 
his career with immense gratitude but also celebrate the legacy he has 
left behind.
  John's journey with the Bills began as a color analyst, but it was 
his last 19 years as the voice narrating every play that made him a 
household name. His voice became synonymous with Bills football, and 
the excitement and the authenticity John brought to the booth made it 
feel like you were right there on the sidelines with him.
  We all have fond memories of listening to John. Whether it was 
describing a game-winning drive or a critical defensive stop, John 
captured every second of the drama, joy, and sometimes heartbreak that 
is Bills football.
  I thank John Murphy on behalf of the Bills Mafia for his years of 
service. He is truly one of the greats, and we will miss hearing him 
each and every game day.
  Go Bills.

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