[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12096]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING BOB FALLSTROM

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                           HON. RODNEY DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 21, 2015

  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Bob 
Fallstrom, a friend, veteran, and newsman, who passed away on July 10, 
2015 at the age of 88. Mr. Fallstrom served as an integral part of life 
in central Illinois by delivering the news to countless Central 
Illinoisans for 66 years. He left a lasting impact on many throughout 
the entire state of Illinois.
  As a young man, Mr. Fallstrom worked at a movie theatre with the 
dream of a career in the news. Despite never having earned a college 
degree, he eventually achieved his dream, landing a position with the 
Herald & Review, a local newspaper in Decatur, Illinois.
  Mr. Fallstrom put his professional dreams on hold to serve his 
country during World War II--a testament to his dedication to service 
and putting others first in all aspects of his life.
  After the war, Mr. Fallstrom returned to central Illinois and once 
again picked up his reporter's notebook. He worked for decades as a 
sports editor for the paper and kept regular attendance at sporting 
events throughout the region. Known as the ``good news editor,'' he was 
also described as a ``talking encyclopedia'' of central Illinois 
history.
  I am proud to honor Mr. Fallstrom for his service to his country and 
his community. He was a devoted husband, father, veteran, and newsman 
that left an indelible memory on the lives of so many. My thoughts and 
prayers are with Mr. Fallstrom's family as central Illinois has lost a 
truly bright and impactful leader.

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