[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 22 (Thursday, February 26, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S1678]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           COMMENDING WTOC-TV

 Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. President, I wish to congratulate an 
important news organization in the beautiful coastal city of Savannah. 
WTOC-TV Channel 11 is celebrating its 50th anniversary of television 
broadcasts. The station was founded as an AM radio station in 1929 by 
Savannah's Junior Board of Trade. Just as the Junior Board of Trade 
became Savannah's Jaycees, WTOC evolved into Savannah's first 
television station, beginning its first broadcasts on Valentine's Day, 
1954.
  In May 2002, WTOC scored yet another Savannah first by starting the 
area's first digital high definition broadcasts.
  During its 50 years of service to Savannah and coastal Georgia, WTOC 
has provided news coverage for the community. During these years, its 
news team has won awards for their coverage of issues, including Emmies 
and Edward R. Murrow awards for news gathering efforts in 2003.
  I commend the station's owners and staff for serving Savannah and its 
entire community for the past 50 years. I am confident they will 
continue covering issues and giving back to Savannah in the years to 
come.

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