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CELEBRATING RETIREMENT OF DENVER METEOROLOGIST MIKE NELSON

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On 2024-12-10, Representative Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING RETIREMENT OF DENVER METEOROLOGIST MIKE NELSON" in the House. The speech addressed the environment.

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CELEBRATING RETIREMENT OF DENVER METEOROLOGIST MIKE NELSON

Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)] [House] [Page H6543] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING RETIREMENT OF DENVER METEOROLOGIST MIKE NELSON The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Sorensen) for 5 minutes. Mr. SORENSEN. Mr. Speaker, as the only meteorologist in Congress, I rise today to honor one of the best in the career field of atmospheric science, Mike Nelson of Denver's Channel 7, on a remarkable 40-year career. For decades, Mike was the trusted voice that families turned to in order to prepare them for what is ahead. Blizzards, tornadoes, devastating wildfires, Mike tracked them all. His impact did not stop there. Early on, Mike took the initiative to communicate how our climate was changing. In addition to those watching his broadcasts, more than a million school-age students learned from him. A 20-time Emmy Award winner, a member of the Emmys Silver Circle, and a fellow of the American Meteorological Society, Mike's contributions are extraordinary. With many thanks, he signs off from Denver7 News this week. From Capitol Hill, I am forecasting a sunny and well-deserved retirement ahead. I congratulate Mike on a job well done. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Colorado (Ms. Caraveo). Ms. CARAVEO. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the remarkable career and contributions of Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson, who will deliver his final weather forecast this week. With 40 years of forecasting and 25 of those dedicated to Colorado, Mike Nelson has become a familiar face and trusted voice for weather in our State, and his impact goes far beyond the screen. From his early days at Weather Central to pioneering the use of computer weather graphics, Mike has been a trailblazer in his field. Over his career, Mike has shared his love of weather with more than 750,000 students across the State, inspiring young minds with his trademark tornado dance. Mike's decades of dedication, innovation, and community service have made Colorado a better place. I congratulate Mike on his well-deserved retirement. Here is to clear skies and sunny days ahead. Mr. SORENSEN. Mr. Speaker, finally, a last word of advice for our friend, Mike Nelson. On his last broadcast day, when his executive producer gets into his ear and says he has gone over in time, he should finish his work and then say: I yield back. ____________________

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CELEBRATING RETIREMENT OF DENVER METEOROLOGIST MIKE NELSON Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)] [House] [Page H6543] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING RETIREMENT OF DENVER METEOROLOGIST MIKE NELSON The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Sorensen) for 5 minutes. Mr. SORENSEN. Mr. Speaker, as the only meteorologist in Congress, I rise today to honor one of the best in the career field of atmospheric science, Mike Nelson of Denver's Channel 7, on a remarkable 40-year career. For decades, Mike was the trusted voice that families turned to in order to prepare them for what is ahead. Blizzards, tornadoes, devastating wildfires, Mike tracked them all. His impact did not stop there. Early on, Mike took the initiative to communicate how our climate was changing. In addition to those watching his broadcasts, more than a million school-age students learned from him. A 20-time Emmy Award winner, a member of the Emmys Silver Circle, and a fellow of the American Meteorological Society, Mike's contributions are extraordinary. With many thanks, he signs off from Denver7 News this week. From Capitol Hill, I am forecasting a sunny and well-deserved retirement ahead. I congratulate Mike on a job well done. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Colorado (Ms. Caraveo). Ms. CARAVEO. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the remarkable career and contributions of Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson, who will deliver his final weather forecast this week. With 40 years of forecasting and 25 of those dedicated to Colorado, Mike Nelson has become a familiar face and trusted voice for weather in our State, and his impact goes far beyond the screen. From his early days at Weather Central to pioneering the use of computer weather graphics, Mike has been a trailblazer in his field. Over his career, Mike has shared his love of weather with more than 750,000 students across the State, inspiring young minds with his trademark tornado dance. Mike's decades of dedication, innovation, and community service have made Colorado a better place. I congratulate Mike on his well-deserved retirement. Here is to clear skies and sunny days ahead. Mr. SORENSEN. Mr. Speaker, finally, a last word of advice for our friend, Mike Nelson. On his last broadcast day, when his executive producer gets into his ear and says he has gone over in time, he should finish his work and then say: I yield back. ____________________