June 18, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 102 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E785]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





 RECOGNIZING MICHAEL J. SHEEHAN, AKA ``THE PROFESSOR,'' FOR THE 900TH 
                      EPISODE OF WORDS TO THE WISE

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 18, 2019

  Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it's my honor to recognize Mike Sheehan, 
also known as ``The Professor,'' upon the occasion of the 900th episode 
of his program Words to the Wise on WTCM NewsTalk 580 in Traverse City, 
Michigan. Through his exceptional insight, expert knowledge of the 
English language, and unique ability to teach with accuracy and humor, 
The Professor has become an indispensable part of Michigan's First 
District.
  Born and raised in the southside of Chicago, Sheehan spent much of 
his early life as a monk in the Order of St. Augustine, being ordained 
as a priest in 1965. He would later leave the priesthood to become an 
instructor of English at the Olive-Harvey College of the City Colleges 
of Chicago, where he taught for 26 years and wrote three textbooks, a 
dictionary, and two novels. Upon retirement, he and his late wife 
decided to make Northern Michigan their home. Deciding to stay active 
in his retirement, Sheehan has served on the state of Michigan's 
Commission on Services to the Aging and is a member of the Society of 
Midland Authors, the Dictionary Society of North America, the American 
Dialect Society, and Michigan Writers. He also received the 
Distinguished Senior of the National Cherry Festival award in 2013.
  For the past 18 years Mike has also hosted a weekly radio show, Words 
to the Wise, on WTCM NewsTalk 580. This show, which is heard by 
listeners in 19 counties throughout Michigan, dives into the 
interesting, humorous, and sometimes bizarre world of grammar, 
spelling, punctuation, and etymology. His unique passion and sense of 
humor have resulted in his show being beloved by students, retirees, 
and everyone in between. The 900th episode of Words to the Wise will 
air live from the City Opera House in Traverse City, Michigan, on July 
16.
  Madam Speaker, it's my honor to recognize ``The Professor'' for 
hitting the milestone of 900 episodes full of entertainment and 
education. Michiganders can take great pride in knowing the First 
District is home to such a dedicated individual. On behalf of my 
constituents, I wish Mike all the best in his future endeavors.

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