REMEMBERING PAUL GALLO (Executive Calendar)
Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 30
(Senate - February 13, 2025) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, it is with a sense of sadness but
also an honor to celebrate the life of someone who truly made a
profound impact on my home State of Mississippi: Paul Gallo. My State
mourns Paul, who died January 19, 2025, after a brave fight with
cancer.
Known across the airwaves as the host of "The Paul Gallo Show,"
Paul was far more than just a broadcaster. If there is anyone who can
be considered a Mississippi icon, it is him. He earned that status over
decades as a steady voice for news and opinion in my State.
I will never forget the first time I had the honor of being on "The
Paul Gallo Show" as a newly elected State senator. Paul treated me
with kindness, fairness, and respect, qualities he extended to everyone
he encountered, whether they were politicians, movers and shakers, or
simply everyday listeners. He made you feel like you were a part of
every conversation, someone you could rely on and someone you could
trust.
In the 1990s, Paul helped transform a longtime vision into reality
with the creation of SuperTalk Mississippi, a statewide network that
gave Mississippians a platform to be heard, uniting our State through
shared conversation.
Paul, the son of the Mississippi Delta, was a true believer in
Mississippi. He recognized its potential and its strengths, but he
wasn't afraid to address its challenges head-on. He shaped the
conversations that mattered to the people of Mississippi, no matter
where they lived across the State.
Throughout his career, Paul was a voice for change. He spoke out on
critical issues affecting our communities and held our leaders
accountable. His dedication to the people of Mississippi and his
unabashed commitment to doing right by them was evident in everything
he did.
Beyond his broadcasting career, Paul and his colleagues at SuperTalk
Mississippi became champions for the Palmer Home for Children. Their
tireless efforts have raised millions of dollars to support children in
need, giving them a better chance at a brighter future. Paul's
compassion for the people of Mississippi, especially its children, was
unwavering.
My heart goes out to his wife Patsy, their children, grandchildren,
the entire SuperTalk family, and the countless listeners whose lives he
touched.
Paul's impact on Mississippi will be felt for generations through the
stories he shared, the people he connected with, the policies he has
influenced, and the legacy he leaves behind.
Paul Gallo will always be part of Mississippi's story and always a
part of our hearts.
I yield the floor.