[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 135 (Thursday, October 2, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1901]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      35TH ANNIVERSARY OF KVCR-TV

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                       HON. GEORGE E. BROWN, JR.

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 30, 1997

  Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on the floor of 
the U.S. House of Representatives with the greatest sense of pride to 
congratulate KVCR-TV, a public television station located at San 
Bernardino Valley College in my congressional district, on its 35th 
anniversary.
  On September 11, 1997, KVCR-TV reached the milestone of 35 years 
serving the people of the Inland Empire. As a primary public television 
station, KVCR-TV, with consistent programming of local events, plays a 
vital role in the educational and cultural growth of the Inland Empire.
  KVCR-TV was the first public TV station in California to be licensed 
to a college or university and the first in the Nation to be licensed 
to a community college.
  Public broadcasting is a private-public partnership that works. At 
the local level, KVCR-TV successfully carries out its great 
responsibility of providing meaningful access to information to the 
community. Furthermore, KVCR-TV spearheads alternative learning 
opportunities such as community service projects, Internet-related 
activities, and workshops for teachers, parents, and caregivers.
  Its commitment to the well-being of a community and community-based 
broadcast services set KVCR-TV apart from national telecommunication 
services. The people of the Inland Empire have been very outspoken in 
their support of KVCR-TV and its quality programming. As a long-time 
supporter of Federal funding for public broadcasting stations, I am 
proud to have such an excellent example in our community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing KVCR-TV on 
its 35th anniversary. Let us commend KVCR-TV for its public information 
efforts for the benefit of the children and families who rely on public 
broadcasting as their source for news, information, and education.

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