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McConnell Comments on the Passing of Kentucky Radio and Television Legend Wayne Perkey

Statement

Date: March 7, 2022
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Technology and Communication Arts, Entertainment, and History

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today on the passing of Kentucky radio and television legend Wayne Perkey:

"I was saddened to learn of the passing of WHAS legend Wayne Perkey. Wayne's upbeat voice was the sound of Louisville's morning commute for thirty years, and his career quickly extended beyond radio to include television hosting, emceeing major events around our city -- including the Crusade for Children telethon -- and serving as WHAS' voice at the Kentucky Derby. Wayne interviewed me numerous times over the years and he always made our conversations probing, honest, and thoughtful. Elaine and I send our deepest condolences to Wayne's five children and the entire Perkey family."

NOTE: Senator McConnell paid tribute to Wayne Perkey on the Senate floor on March 4, 1999, marking his 30th year of service at WHAS-AM radio in Louisville, Kentucky.


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