[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 13]
[House]
[Page 19188]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             ON RETIREMENT OF BROADCASTING LEGEND DON WEEKS

  (Mr. TONKO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TONKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the retirement of a 
broadcasting legend in my district, Don Weeks of historic WGY radio in 
Albany and Schenectady.
  Don's career in radio started in 1959 and grew to include work as a 
Top 40 DJ, a TV weatherman, and work in an advertising agency. It was 
during the last 30 years, however, as host of WGY's top-rated morning 
news program that Don cemented his legacy as one of the most congenial 
and recognizable personalities in the Capital Region.
  He entertained listeners each morning with his laugh-out-loud sense 
of humor; his friendly, inquisitive interviews; and with his 
unrelenting communication to the community. For 30 years, Don was the 
voice and the face behind WGY's annual Christmas Wish fund drive, which 
raised millions for local charities.
  Don was awarded the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi 
Award for Medium Market Personality of the Year and named Best 
Personality by the New York State Broadcasters Association.
  To Don and his wife, Sue, I wish you a happy and healthy retirement. 
It certainly is well earned, my friends.

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