December 5, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 194 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1546]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                        RECOGNIZING JERRY REVISH

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                           HON. JOYCE BEATTY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 5, 2019

  Mrs. BEATTY. Madam Speaker, on behalf of the residents of Ohio's 
Third Congressional District, I salute Jerry Revish on his illustrious 
broadcasting career of 42 years.
  In 1972, Jerry got his start in his hometown of Youngstown, Ohio at 
WBBW Radio and in June 1980 he became a reporter for WBNS-TV.
  Over the course of his more than four decades in journalism, Jerry 
won 13 Emmy awards, four Edward R. Murrow Awards, and the Silver Circle 
Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
  In addition, he was recognized by the Associated Press for best 
feature, best documentary and best spot news coverage; honored with the 
Carl Day Award for Outstanding Achievement; and was the recipient of 
the Best International Reporting Award from the National Association of 
Black Journalists for a series of reports on the liberation of Haiti 
and a half-hour documentary on the new South Africa.
  His reporting skills have taken him around the world.
  He was the first Columbus TV reporter to go to Saudi Arabia to cover 
the Persian Gulf War, and he has reported from Haiti, Barbados, South 
Africa, Bosnia, Bahrain, Cuba, and Japan.
  Among his numerous career highlights, Jerry covered many national 
political conventions, Ohio State University bowl games, the dedication 
of the Vietnam War Memorial Wall, the Lucasville State Prison Riot, and 
the September 11th terrorist attack. He also interviewed President 
Barack Obama and helped Columbus bodybuilder Walter Smith--wrongfully 
convicted of rape--win his freedom through DNA testing.
  In 2005, Jerry was inducted into the Ohio Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
  Outside of the newsroom, Jerry is the founder and senior pastor of 
the Unity Temple Church of God in Christ in Columbus, Ohio alongside 
his wife of 45 years, Danielle.
  As he signs off at 10TV, I salute Jerry Revish for his commitment to 
excellence and service to Central Ohio--and wish him all the best as he 
begins the next chapter of his life.

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