Daily News | Jim Gardner honored in the U.S. House and Senate ahead of retirement
. And with his impending retirement looming, everyone is getting their final alms in to the beloved newsman — including in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
“We will miss you in our living rooms, Jim, delivering the news with honesty, integrity, and respect,” Dean said. “And we wish you, America’s Anchor, a happy retirement.” Carper, in his statement, recapped Gardner’s lengthy career, which took him all over the world to cover many major events in recent history, and contextualize them for the people of the Delaware Valley. There is, Carper said, “a special place in heaven” for Gardner, thanks to his years of dedicated service.
Coons offered a similar statement, saying that Gardner’s work has “contributed to our understanding of our place in the world, and brought us closer together.”
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