[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 111 (Friday, August 7, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1619-E1620]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   V-103 FM AND WGCI AM/FM UNITY DAY

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                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 6, 1998

  Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I take this opportunity to submit 
the following Proclamation:
  Whereas for the first time in Chicago history, two competing radio 
stations V-103 FM and WGCI AM/FM have united to sponsor ``Unity Day 
1998'', a community oriented event in Washington Park.
  Whereas ``Unity Day 1998'' will bring together hundreds of thousands 
of people to collectively focus on family values, the power of hope, 
self-discipline and the strength of a unified people.
  Whereas Unity Day is a daylong celebration highlighted by a festival 
of fun, entertainment, education and leadership from the community. V-
103 and WGCI AM/FM are presenting special awards to several community 
social and cultural organizations; and
  Whereas the DuSable Museum of African American History, HRDI, Inc., 
Old St. Paul Church, Westside Cultural Center (Douglas Park), and the 
Soul Children of Chicago are worthy of the Unity Day Awards; and
  Whereas the DuSable Museum of African American History is the 
nation's oldest, non-profit institution devoted to the collection, 
preservation, interpretation and dissemination of African American 
History; and
  Whereas the Human Resources Development Institute, Inc., (HRDI), is 
the largest African American behavioral healthcare and social service 
organization in the State of Illinois committed to improving the 
quality of life for people in all communities; and
  Whereas the Soal Children of Chicago, founded in 1981 by Walt Whitman 
exemplifies Unity Day 1998 by promoting self-esteem, leadership and 
good moral character among our youth; and
  Whereas the Westside Cultural Center, Douglas Park works to develop 
camaraderie, friendship and exposes our inner city youth to cultural 
and youth development activities; and
  Whereas Old St. Paul Church provides spiritual guidance and support 
to our communities and support families, the power of love and hope; 
and
  Whereas Marv Dyson, President and General Manager, WGCI AM/FM and 
Donald T. Moore, Senior Vice President and general manager, V-103 
should be commended for their contributions and support of our 
communities; and
  Whereas V-103, an award winning radio station consistently provides 
the best hits and dusties to primarily the African American 
communities; and
  Whereas WGCI AM/FM, winner of many awards, ``Plays the Hits'' and 
``All Dusties

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1390'' plays Chicago's favorite dusties of all time; and
  I therefore proclaim August 29, 1998 ``V-103 FM and WGCI AM/FM Unity 
Day 1998 in Chicago''.

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