[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 129 (Wednesday, September 18, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1635]
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                           TOM BIGLER HONORED

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                         HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 18, 1996

  Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, in 1993, I stood before my colleagues in 
the House of Representatives to bring to your attention the 
accomplishments of a good friend and community leader, Mr. Tom Bigler. 
I am pleased to once again join in a community salute to Tom as he is 
honored by the Ethics Institute of Northeast Pennsylvania.
  Mr. Speaker, Tom Bigler spent much of his life as a broadcast 
journalist. His editorial commentary during his 20 years at WBRE-TV 
became legendary and he set the standard for local news broadcasting 
which is still practiced today.
  Today Tom teaches journalism and communications at Wilkes University 
and continues his dedication to the community through his volunteer 
service. This month Tom will assume the presidency of the Board of 
Directors of the Family Service Association of the Wyoming Valley.
  His affiliation with the Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce, The 
Osterhout Library, Leadership Wilkes-Barre and of course the Ethics 
Institute have kept Tom on the forefront of local issues and 
policymaking.
  For several years, Tom has brought his keen insight on current events 
to print as a columnist for the Times Leader.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to once again have the opportunity to bring 
the many accomplishments of this distinguished community leader, Mr. 
Tom Bigler to the attention of my colleagues. I applaud the choice of 
the Ethics Institute for selecting him as this year's honoree. I join 
with his many friends, family and the community in thanking Tom for his 
years of service and dedication to the community of northeastern 
Pennsylvania.

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