Nick Langworthy: “Today, I rise to honor Jacquie Walker on her remarkable career after 40 years of service as an anchor and reporter for…”

“Today, I rise to honor Jacquie Walker on her remarkable career after 40 years of service as an anchor and reporter for WIVB Channel 4 News in Buffalo. Today, Jacquie steps away from the anchor desk for the last time. For decades, Jacquie Walker has been a trusted and beloved journalist tasked with delivering the very best news with joy and the very worst news with grace. There is a reason she has been awarded an Emmy as well as the prestigious Silver Circle Award by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Jacquie has also been inducted in the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame and the Buffalo Broadcasters Hall of Fame. These are a few of her awards and achievements. If I were to read the entire list, I would be here all day. As she signs off today, western New York is losing a universally trusted voice delivering the news of the day to the Buffalo-Niagara region. Jacquie is an immense talent who has helped to shape so many historical moments for our community. In fact, Jacquie is the longest tenured news anchor at one station in the history of the Buffalo media market. She leaves huge shoes to fill behind Channel 4's anchor desk tonight. She will be sorely missed. Mr. Speaker, Jacquie's integrity, her commitment to excellence, and her dedication to her craft set a standard for journalism that will continue to inspire future generations of reporters and anchors.…”