Political Quotes

“The word ``legendary'' gets thrown around in this place a fair amount, but back in my hometown of Port Angeles, Washington, we have had the opportunity to see a local legend in action for seven decades. Scooter Chapman has been the voice of Port Angeles sports for decades, working at radio KONP since the 1950s. He has been a sportscaster, a referee, an umpire, but he has been more than that. He has been someone who cared about young people and their success. He has been someone who built pride in our community, and for every PA High Roughrider, pride in his or her school. Back in 1992 I had the honor of presenting him a letterman's jacket on behalf of our graduating class. In the decades since, he has racked up more honors, recognitions, and hall of fame entries than you could possibly count. Now, 30 years later, I am honored to recognize Scooter Chapman from the floor of the United States House of Representatives, as he prepares to sign off from KONP and hang up his microphone after 70 years at the station. Scooter Chapman has touched so many lives. He has made our community stronger. Mr. Speaker, he is, in a word, legendary. ____________________”