[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 195 (Wednesday, November 19, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S8236]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO GARY SADLEMYER

  Mrs. FISCHER. Mr. President, I rise today to honor and congratulate 
Gary Sadlemyer on his retirement after nearly five decades of 
distinguished service to Nebraska broadcasting and to the people of our 
State.
  For generations, Nebraskans have begun their mornings with Gary's 
familiar voice on KFAB. From Husker sports to national news, Gary has 
been a trusted source of information, candor, and good humor. His quick 
wit, steady presence, and unwavering commitment to keeping listeners 
informed have made him a beloved figure across Nebraska. I am grateful 
for the many conversations we have shared over the years, and I can say 
from personal experience that he always kept me sharp, engaged, and 
ready to answer to the people we both serve.
  Gary's career is one of remarkable longevity and impact. He first 
walked into the KFAB studio nearly 49 years ago, fulfilling a childhood 
dream he had carried with him since growing up in Minnesota. Over the 
decades, he served Nebraska listeners as a program director, the 
longtime anchor of ``KFAB's Morning News,'' and the first live daily 
talk show host in the station's century-long history. A generation of 
Husker fans also came to know his voice from his years on the Nebraska 
football broadcasts between 1980 and 1995.
  In recognition of his extraordinary contributions to journalism and 
public discourse, Gary was inducted into the Nebraska Broadcasters 
Association Hall of Fame in 2011. His leadership helped shape KFAB into 
one of the State's most respected sources of news and commentary, 
offering Nebraskans a venue to debate issues, engage in civic life, and 
stay informed on matters both local and national.
  I offer my heartfelt congratulations to Gary on his extraordinary 
career and sincere thanks for his decades of service to our 
communities. He has informed us, challenged us, and, on many mornings, 
inspired us. Nebraska will miss hearing him each day, but we are 
grateful for everything he has given to our State and wish him the very 
best in the years ahead.

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