[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 19 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E77]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING J.P. SKELLY ON FORTY YEARS OF SERVICE WITH KORN NEWS RADIO

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                           HON. DUSTY JOHNSON

                            of south dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 27, 2026

  Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
J.P. Skelly for forty years of exceptional service with KORN News 
Radio. For decades, J.P. has been a trusted voice for South Dakota, 
delivering the news with accuracy and integrity.
  Since joining KORN News Radio in January of 1986, J.P. has spent much 
of his career as News Director, leading a newsroom that is consistently 
recognized for excellence. Under his leadership, KORN News Radio earned 
dozens of Eric Sevareid Awards of Merit from the Northwest Broadcast 
News Association (NBNA) in 2006 and is consistently honored by NBNA for 
their work.
  J.P.'s work has included coverage of major trials, legislative 
affairs through ``Inside State Government,'' presidential visits, and 
moments of tragedy such as the Spencer tornado, ensuring South Dakotans 
were informed during both historic and difficult times.
  Beyond his work at KORN News Radio, J.P. has been a distinguished 
leader in journalism, serving as president of the Northwest Broadcast 
News Association in 2006. His dedication to the profession has had a 
lasting impact on his community and the region. I congratulate him on 
this milestone and thank him for four decades of service to South 
Dakota.

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