[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 61 (Thursday, May 14, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E865]
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                       HONORING WIVB-TV CHANNEL 4

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                            HON. JACK QUINN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 14, 1998

  Mr. QUINN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring to the attention of my 
colleagues a very special anniversary in my district, that of our local 
television channel, WIVB-TV.
  On May 14, 1948, then known as WBEN-TV, WIVB began service to the 
Greater Buffalo areas as our community's first television station. In 
addition to being the first television station in Western New York, 
WIVB was also first to offer live news broadcasts, live weather 
reports, live coverage of sporting events, and color broadcasting. This 
pioneering and innovative spirit has established WIVB a leader in local 
broadcasting.
  In that proud tradition, WIVB-TV looks to the future with a continued 
commitment to ethical and ambitious journalism, technological 
innovations through Doppler Radar, and a growing system of local 
weather stations.
  These impressive accomplishments would not have been possible without 
the many talented individuals who have served WIVB. Whether as an on-
air television personality, or as one of the countless behind-the-
scenes men and women who contribute so much to the success of the 
program, WIVB-TV, and indeed, our entire community, are indebted to 
their service.
  Mr. Speaker, today I would like to join with the many residents of 
Buffalo and Western New York who enjoy WIVB's programming everyday in 
expressing my enthusiastic commendation to WIVB-TV Channel 4 on the 
occasion of its Fiftieth Anniversary, and send our best wishes for the 
next half-century.

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