[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 28091]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING DALE K. OUZTS FOR HIS CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

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                         HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 6, 2003

  Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to recognize Dale K. Ouzts 
for a legacy of distinguished service to The Ohio State University and 
the people of Ohio. Dale is retiring after 24 years at Ohio State, 
including 23 as General Manager of the WOSU Stations and Director of 
The Ohio State University Telecommunication Center. His hard work, 
enthusiasm, and leadership have contributed immensely to the quality of 
life in Central Ohio.
  Dale's accomplishments place him high atop the list of Who's Who in 
public broadcasting. Notable undertakings during his long career 
include the Chairmanship of the Board of Directors of National Public 
Radio, a position as the Executive Vice President and General Manager 
of KPTS-TV in Wichita, Kansas, a lecturer at the Beijing Broadcasting 
Institute in Beijing, China, and a consultant for the U.S. Information 
Agency to help Romanian broadcasters transition to Capitalism.
  Perhaps more impressive than Dale's lengthy resume of achievements is 
the impact his hard work and service have had in our community. As the 
general manager of the WOSU stations, Dale was responsible for the 
addition of more than four new stations and the expansion of the 
listening area. He is also the founding member and first Board 
President of the Ohio Public Broadcasting Alliance and Public Radio in 
Mid-America. Dale is a board member and past president of the Ohio 
Educational Television Stations and Ohio Public Radio. He has helped to 
educate tomorrow's leaders as a professor of Communications and 
Journalism at The Ohio State University. Finally, Dale is a co-founder 
and past Chairman of Kids Voting Ohio, a past president of the Dublin/
Worthington Rotary Club, and a member of the Columbus Zoo Board.
  Dale's work has been honored at the highest levels of the industry. 
His commendations include National Public Radio's highest award for 
distinguished service, the Edward Elson Award. His contributions to 
broadcasting have also been recognized by Public Radio in Mid-America, 
the National Black Programming Consortium, the International Dictionary 
of Distinguished Leadership, and the Ohio Educational Broadcasting 
Association.
  Mr. Speaker, Dale Ouzts has set a standard for professional 
achievement and community involvement that few can match. I'm proud to 
join his family, friends and others in our community in thanking him 
for his many years of exemplary service.

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