[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 13104-13105]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SCOTT HARRIS

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                           HON. JOHN L. MICA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 7, 2011

  Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join my Florida Colleagues, 
Representatives Sandy Adams, Corrine Brown, Bill Posey and Daniel 
Webster, to honor and pay tribute to Scott Harris of Longwood, Florida, 
who passed away on Monday, August 29, 2011.
  It was our honor and privilege to have known Scott, a veteran 
journalist who spent his career covering Central Florida. Scott's 
professional journalism informed and enlightened both his colleagues 
and viewers alike. He took the time to mentor many, and was a 
respected, longtime political analyst covering both Florida and 
national politics.
  Scott knew the news business from the ground up. He worked his way up 
as a reporter at WCPX-Channel 6; assistant news director and anchor at 
WESH-Channel 2; and as news anchor, reporter and producer for WDBO-580 
AM. Later in 1997, Scott was instrumental in launching News Channel 13, 
where he remained until this year. With his passing, Central Floridians 
lost a respected member of our community and a real star.
  Scott is fondly remembered for his wisdom, humility and kindness. The 
sheer power of his personality made a dramatic impact upon the lives of 
many in Central Florida, both professionally and personally. When 
relaxing, Scott enjoyed the tranquility of sailing and the challenge of 
golfing.
  Actually, Scott Harris is a stage name. Born Vincent McGough, he 
graduated from both Edgewater High School and the University of

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Central Florida. Scott proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force 
prior to his lifelong career in broadcast journalism.
  Scott is survived by his son Emery McGough of Central Florida, and 
three siblings, Jane McGough of New York City, Sue McGough of Central 
Florida and Tom McGough of Tallahassee.
  Mr. Speaker, it is our privilege to recognize Scott Harris' 
contributions to our Nation and the great State of Florida. I ask all 
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives of the 112th Congress to 
join me in remembering this great American.

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