Don Bacon: “In honor of Women's History Month, I rise to recognize a woman dedicated to journalistic integrity, who made history as…”

“In honor of Women's History Month, I rise to recognize a woman dedicated to journalistic integrity, who made history as Omaha's first female TV news director. Rose Ann Shannon recently retired after 45 years in TV news and was a mentor to many local and national reporters. When Rose Ann started her career at KMTV in 1973, she was one of only three women in Omaha TV news. After KMTV, Rose Ann worked as a communications director for Omaha's mayor, then returned to TV news at KETV. She was then promoted to news director, the first female TV news director in Omaha. KETV's general manager said Rose Ann exemplified ``integrity-first journalism at its core.'' Rose Ann is a trailblazer who shattered a glass ceiling. She served as a mentor to men and women in the industry, ensuring reporters connected to the public through ``integrity-first reporting and truth.'' ____________________”