Rep. Kilmer honors Scooter Chapman’s legacy with speech on floor of U.S. House

WASHINGTON D.C. — In honor of “Scooter Chapman Week,” celebrating the retirement of lifelong sports broadcaster Scooter Chapman, U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday night to praise his commitment to the community.

Kilmer’s speech follows:

“Mr. Speaker 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.

He’s been someone who cared about young people and their success.

Back in 1992, I had the honor of presenting him a letterman’s jacket on behalf of our graduating class — and he’s racked up more honors, recognitions and hall of fame entries than you could count in recent decades. And now 30 years later, I’m 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.

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