[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 81 (Friday, June 19, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1180]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING WPST'S DAVE McKAY AS TOP 40 SMALL MARKET PROGRAM DIRECTOR 
                              OF THE YEAR

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                          HON. MICHAEL PAPPAS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 19, 1998

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Mr. Dave 
McKay who was recently named Top 40 Small Market Program Director of 
the Year at the Gavin Seminar in San Diego, California. He is truly 
outstanding at what he does, making it my pleasure to recognize him 
today.
  Every day many of us enjoy listening to the radio but are probably 
largely unaware of the hard work that goes into a successful broadcast. 
It is rare that we have the opportunity to give our thanks to those who 
stand out in the radio industry and provide us with daily 
entertainment.
  Selected from hundreds of candidates across the country, Mr. McKay 
has proven to be at the top of his field, as is evident by the fact 
that he has received this honor for two consecutive years. He graduated 
from the University of Maryland in 1992 and has excelled in his 
endeavors ever since. Hired immediately as an air talent at WPST in 
1993, he was recognized as a great prospect in the industry. Just five 
months later, he was promoted to the position of Music Director, a 
position that gained him many accolades. As Music Director, Mr. McKay 
won $10,000 in the AIR Competition, one of the greatest achievements in 
the radio industry, as well as numerous other awards. Finally, in 1996, 
he was named Program Director at WPST, a position that he remains in at 
this time.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be able to recognize Dave McKay for his 
recent honor in being named as the Top 40 Small Market Program Director 
of the year. I want to congratulate him and wish him and WPST my best 
wishes.

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