[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 12643]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO BRIAN SCOTT GAMROTH

  Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, today I come to the floor to tell you 
about one of Wyoming's own, Brian Scott Gamroth. On the radio, 
television, or at any number of events, folks all over Wyoming are 
familiar with his deep, resonating voice. Brian is more than a radio 
personality; he is an enthusiastic advocate for Wyoming and her people.
  Brian spent his youth first at a ranch near Medicine Bow and then at 
a ranch near Saratoga. His family finally settled in Casper in the mid-
1970s. In the early 1980s, Brian had a chance to take on Chicago. He 
worked for CBS Records, PolyGram, and Geffen Records before the call of 
Wyoming brought him home to Casper. Brian took over the K2 Radio 
morning show almost 20 years ago. It remains one of the top rated 
morning shows anywhere.
  Brian is always first to lend his voice to efforts raising awareness 
for veterans, children, and the needs of the community. No cause is too 
big or too small for him to show his support. Whether it is the Wyoming 
Wild Sheep Foundation, the Wyoming Down Syndrome Association, Special 
Olympics, or many other organizations, Brian generously supports causes 
that make Wyoming a better place to call home.
  Given his impressive resume of generous service, Brian has been 
selected by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming as the recipient 
of the Distinguished Service Award. Through his talents as an 
entertainer, master of ceremonies, and a community leader, Brian has 
raised millions of dollars for local and State charities. Last year 
alone, he was the master of ceremonies at 38 events in four States. 
Brian has the reputation of being the first to donate his talents, time 
and treasure for causes that enhance the lives of folks in Wyoming and 
the region. He joins a distinguished group of alumni who have been 
recognized with this award, including former U.S. Senator Alan Simpson, 
Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife Lynne, former U.S. Ambassador 
to Guatemala Tom Stroock, and Governor Mike Sullivan.
  This year marks the 15th annual Boys & Girls Clubs Recognition 
Breakfast event. For the last 12 years, Brian served as the master of 
ceremonies. It is fitting that Brian has been chosen to receive the 
prestigious award this year. On behalf of the children he has helped, 
the families he has embraced, and friends he has made, I offer my 
heartfelt congratulations. I am honored to know him and call him my 
friend. Casper and Wyoming is a better place to live and work because 
of Brian Scott Gamroth.

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