[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 16461]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           BILL CAREY, A BELOVED CENTRAL NEW YORK JOURNALIST

  (Mr. KATKO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the life of 
Bill Carey, a beloved central New York television and radio journalist.
  For over four decades, Bill's familiar voice could be heard in 
households throughout central New York. His stories were always 
memorable. He possessed the stunning ability to transform ordinary news 
into a fascinating story. Bill's love for his work earned him a special 
place in the hearts of central New Yorkers.
  Less than a year ago, I was joined here in Washington by Bill on the 
very day that I was sworn in to represent central New York in Congress. 
Today, I am joined here by Bill's beloved wife of more than 40 years, 
MaryEllen, and his daughter Joelle.
  I would like to tell them that Bill was a great reporter and an even 
better friend and that he touched the lives of so many in our 
community; but they already know that. They know it from the tributes 
that ran on every type of media outlet in central New York upon the 
news of his death.
  Bill made stories count. He will forever be remembered as one of the 
best journalists our town has ever known, and he was a great guy as 
well.
  God bless you, Bill.

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