[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 118 (Thursday, July 20, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S10435]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                          BILL SMULLIN HONORED

 Mr. HATFIELD. Mr. President, the broadcasting and cable 
industry will honor an Oregon legend this fall, when television pioneer 
Bill Smullin will be inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of 
Fame.
  Bill's life is remembered for his contributions and achievements, 
including the establishment of broadcast and cable television in 
southern Oregon and northern California. In 1930, Bill Smullin founded 
Oregon-California Broadcasting, Inc., and later began the fist VHF 
television station in Oregon. His company provided cable television in 
the region by transmitting signals via microwave from Portland and San 
Francisco to southern Oregon.
  Those of us who had the honor of knowing Bill have fond personal 
memories. He was as giving to the community as to his friends. I know 
his family is pleased that he is being afforded this prestigious 
professional honor and send my congratulations to them.


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