[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 167 (Tuesday, November 18, 2003)]
[House]
[Page H11370]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING GUS CASTELLANOS, HOST OF ``THIS WEEK IN GARDEN GROVE''

  (Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
honor Gus Castellanos, creator, executive producer, and host of ``This 
Week in Garden Grove,'' a TV news show that is in my district of Garden 
Grove, California.
  In 1985, Gus began working at Channel 3, a local TV station, when 
city officials decided to start a local cable show. When no one 
volunteered for the project, Gus happily stepped up to the task. 
Learning the ins and outs of running a cable news show, Gus quickly 
crafted a program that would highlight the achievements of the people 
and city of Garden Grove. In the 10 years the show has been running, 
Gus has endeared himself to thousands in our community as nearly half 
the city tunes in each week to his show.
  I want to congratulate everyone involved on the 10th anniversary of 
``This Week in Garden Grove.'' But I especially want to thank Gus, who 
has always been a friend and who has shown that one person can take the 
initiative to create something that makes an incredibly positive 
contribution to a community.

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