[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 89 (Monday, June 23, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1300]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


    THANKS TO PHIL JACKSON AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS

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                           HON. EARL POMEROY

                            of north dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 23, 1997

  Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank those who helped the 
victims of the flood that hit the upper Great Plains this spring. I 
would especially like to point out the public service announcement 
filmed by Chicago Bulls coach and former North Dakotan Phil Jackson and 
distributed by the National Association of Broadcasters.
  In the midst of the Chicago Bulls run for a fifth NBA title in 7 
years. Coach Jackson took the time to film a public service 
announcement asking Americans to help the flood victims of his former 
State. Teaming up with the National Association Broadcasters, we got 
the work out about this PSA, and about how broadcasters could join the 
flood relief effort.
  While the PSA was playing in cities across the United States asking 
individuals to give what they could to help the flood victims, 
broadcasters were also becoming involved in the campaign. In Fargo, ND, 
a TV station's telethon raised $1.2 million. In Minneapolis, 21 radio 
morning shows raised $500,000. In Omaha, a DJ got listeners to fill a 
53-foot truck with donations. While in Grand Forks, KCNN Radio 
continued its round the clock effort to answer any and all questions 
for flood victims and provide the community with the latest in local 
and national news affecting its listeners.
  To Phil Jackson of the Chicago Bulls and to the broadcasting 
community I extend my thanks.

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