[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 77 (Wednesday, May 10, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E988-E989]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         SALUTE TO SONNY DRIVER

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                        HON. THOMAS M. FOGLIETTA

                             of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 10, 1995
  Mr. FOGLIETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Sonny 
Driver, the publisher of Scoop, U.S.A., ``The Community Peoples 
Newspaper,'' which reaches communities throughout the Philadelphia 
area.
  Sonny Driver has always been closely connected to the heartbeat of 
the city of Philadelphia. Throughout his work in the management and 
promotion of some of our Nation's top entertainers, Mr. Driver saw a 
need for the exposure of minority entertainers and community 
[[Page E989]] businesses in the Delaware Valley. Mr. Driver created 
Scoop, U.S.A. to fill that void.
  The first issue of Scoop, U.S.A. was published on February 28, 1960. 
In the first years of its publication, Scoop, U.S.A. primarily focused 
on the entertainment scene in the Philadelphia area. Over the years, it 
has expanded to report on all news and events which will encourage the 
positive development and growth of the community.
  For 35 years, Scoop, U.S.A. has been a viable and informative 
publication. It continues to be an important medium for the 
entertainment industry, and a valuable source for the disbursement of 
information which is used by members of the community, local 
businesses, and national organizations. Scoop, U.S.A. is a place where 
positive achievements and events of community individuals and 
organizations can be found on a regular basis.
  Scoop, U.S.A. is distributed every Friday in communities throughout 
the Delaware Valley and southern New Jersey. Each issue of Scoop, 
U.S.A. contains information to enhance the life of inner-city youth, 
homeowners, senior citizens, and community businesses.
  In addition to his work with Scoop, U.S.A., Mr. Driver has provided 
other minority-owned publications in the Delaware Valley with technical 
and graphic assistance. Mr. Driver never hesitates to help others, 
including other publishers who may compete with him for local 
advertising. He is clearly committed to helping others whenever it is 
possible.
  Mr. Driver has received numerous awards for the contribution he has 
made to the community through the services offered by Scoop, U.S.A.
  I hope my colleagues will join me today in recognizing Mr. Sonny 
Driver for his great accomplishments and contributions to communities 
throughout the Delaware Valley. I wish him the best of luck in all his 
future pursuits.


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