[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 15114]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO MIKE MODRICK

 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I recognize Mike Modrick of 
Rapid City, SD. Mike, a recognized television personality in western 
South Dakota, is celebrating 25 years on October 26, 2012, as a 
meteorologist at KOTA Territory News and 30 years in weather 
forecasting. Mike is a graduate of Iowa State University with a 
bachelor of science degree in meteorology and a degree in speech. 
Shortly after graduating, Mike made his way to the beautiful, yet 
markedly unpredictable climate of western South Dakota where he has 
provided important safety and weather communications to the people of 
South Dakota for 25 years.
  Mike has received the Seal of Approval for Television Weathercasting 
from the American Meteorological Society, which is considered the most 
prestigious award in weather broadcasting. His dedication to timely, 
reliable forecasting across western South Dakota is indicative of his 
passion and commitment to the safety of all South Dakotans. As Mike 
celebrates his silver anniversary with KOTA, it is my pleasure to thank 
him for his service.

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