PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A beloved member of the Action News family received a much-deserved distinction from Philadelphia City Council on Thursday.
Council members unanimously voted to recognize Vernon Odom for his 42 years of service here at 6ABC.
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From crime and corruption to scandal and politics, Vernon has covered thousands of stories during his career.
Vern says he still remembers when he first came to Philadelphia.
"When I came here I was nervous, I was coming from Atlanta, which was a much smaller southern town and I didn't know what was going to happen. I was very, very shy and bashful and sort of a country guy who didn't know what was going to happen in this big city," Vernon said.
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Vernon says he's thankful to Philadelphia and its wonderful people for the life they given him.
We thank you too, Vern.