[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H6543]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       CELEBRATING RETIREMENT OF DENVER METEOROLOGIST MIKE NELSON

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Illinois (Mr. Sorensen) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. SORENSEN. Mr. Speaker, as the only meteorologist in Congress, I 
rise today to honor one of the best in the career field of atmospheric 
science, Mike Nelson of Denver's Channel 7, on a remarkable 40-year 
career.
  For decades, Mike was the trusted voice that families turned to in 
order to prepare them for what is ahead. Blizzards, tornadoes, 
devastating wildfires, Mike tracked them all.
  His impact did not stop there. Early on, Mike took the initiative to 
communicate how our climate was changing. In addition to those watching 
his broadcasts, more than a million school-age students learned from 
him.
  A 20-time Emmy Award winner, a member of the Emmys Silver Circle, and 
a fellow of the American Meteorological Society, Mike's contributions 
are extraordinary. With many thanks, he signs off from Denver7 News 
this week.
  From Capitol Hill, I am forecasting a sunny and well-deserved 
retirement ahead. I congratulate Mike on a job well done.
  Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Colorado (Ms. Caraveo).
  Ms. CARAVEO. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the remarkable career and 
contributions of Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson, who will 
deliver his final weather forecast this week.
  With 40 years of forecasting and 25 of those dedicated to Colorado, 
Mike Nelson has become a familiar face and trusted voice for weather in 
our State, and his impact goes far beyond the screen. From his early 
days at Weather Central to pioneering the use of computer weather 
graphics, Mike has been a trailblazer in his field.
  Over his career, Mike has shared his love of weather with more than 
750,000 students across the State, inspiring young minds with his 
trademark tornado dance. Mike's decades of dedication, innovation, and 
community service have made Colorado a better place.
  I congratulate Mike on his well-deserved retirement. Here is to clear 
skies and sunny days ahead.
  Mr. SORENSEN. Mr. Speaker, finally, a last word of advice for our 
friend, Mike Nelson. On his last broadcast day, when his executive 
producer gets into his ear and says he has gone over in time, he should 
finish his work and then say: I yield back.

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