[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 183 (Friday, November 17, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2214-E2215]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR OF JORGE RAMOS AND CHANNEL 47 SERVING THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY 
                       WITH PRIDE AND DEDICATION

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 17, 1995

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a distinguished 
journalist and remarkable man, Jorge Ramos. I would also like to honor 
Channel 47 for promoting quality programming for the last 30 years. Mr. 
Ramos and Channel 47 will be honored on a live broadcast on Radio WADO 
1280 AM today.
  Mr. Jorge Ramos was born in San Juan, PR. He graduated from the 
College of Humanities of the University of Puerto Rico and thus began a 
long and illustrious career in broadcast journalism. Mr. Jorge Ramos is 
currently the news anchor with Noticiero 47, a Spanish-language news 
show serving the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area. He is also 
the host of ``Enfoque 47'' a community affairs program, which debates 
issues pertaining to the Hispanic community.
  As a journalist and senior news anchor, Mr. Ramos has been a part of 
many important stories about the Hispanic community. This hands on 
experience has given him important insight into the challenges facing 
the Hispanic community. He deals with these issues in a sensitive and 
caring manner and this has won him acclaim in the community. For his 
hard work and dedication to his Hispanic audience, Mr. Ramos has 
received numerous awards including being named Best Television News 
Anchor by the New York City Entertainment Writers Association. His 
recent production of ``Abriendo Caminos'' was nominated for an Emmy 
Award for ``Most Outstanding Cultural Programming''.
  Not only is Mr. Ramos an accomplished journalist, but he is also a 
dedicated humanitarian. Mr. Ramos has joined several efforts to help 
disadvantaged and handicapped children and victims of natural disasters 
across the continental U.S. and Latin America. In February of 1992, he 
flew to his native Puerto Rico to host the program ``Hermano, Danos la 
Mano'' [Brother Give Us A hand]. The program was a telethon to help 
survivors of the devastating floods on the islands. Mr. Ramos is a man 
who dedicates his time and talents to helping the community.

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  Channel 47 is celebrating 30 years of quality programming. For more 
than a quarter of a century, this Hispanic television station has 
entertained and informed millions of viewers nationwide. Channel 47 is 
a pioneer in Spanish broadcasting. It has distinguished itself for 
promoting Hispanic issues and concerns and as a preserver and promoter 
of the Hispanic culture.
  I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring Jorge Ramos, a dedicated 
man, a kind humanitarian and an excellent broadcast journalist. Also, 
join me in honoring Channel 47, a television station that has 
championed Hispanic issues and concerns.

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