[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 16]
[Senate]
[Page 21904]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        TRIBUTE TO JIM PHILLIPS

 Mr. GRAHAM of South Carolina. Mr. President, I would like to 
take a moment to reflect on the life of Jim Phillips, one of the most 
recognized and beloved broadcasters South Carolina has ever known.
  I cannot adequately express the significance of Jim Phillip's life 
and the effect his passing has on the Clemson University family. As the 
legendary voice of the Clemson Tigers, for 36 years Jim broadcast over 
2,000 sporting events, from baseball to women's basketball, including 
games in the Tigers' 1981 Men's Football National Championship season.
  A five-time recipient of the South Carolina Broadcaster of the Year 
award, Jim has received several prestigious broadcasting awards 
including the Master Broadcaster Award by the South Carolina 
Association of Broadcasters. Jim also served as the sports director at 
a South Carolina television station and radio station for years.
  Personally, he was a true friend and one of the most delightful 
people I have ever had the privilege of knowing. He always had a smile 
on his face.
  God gave him a tremendous gift which he shared with so many for all 
too brief a period of time.
  He was truly one of the best in the business and will be deeply 
missed.
  I invite you to join me in the celebration of Jim's life and the 
mourning of his passing with the entire Clemson family and all those 
who were fortunate enough to call Jim Phillips a friend.

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