[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 61 (Wednesday, May 11, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E937]
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                        HONORING MR. RON CHAPMAN

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 11, 2005

  Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of his many loyal listeners in 
the Dallas-Forth Worth and the Fifth Congressional District of Texas, 
today I would like to honor my friend, Mr. Ron Chapman, for his many 
years of outstanding broadcasting and community involvement. With his 
wit, wisdom, and welcome voice, Ron Chapman has helped wake up, inform, 
and entertain millions of North Texans for the past 45 years.
  Ron Chapman came to Dallas in 1959 and began working for KLIF-AM. In 
1965, he joined WFAA-TV and for 2 years he hosted the teen dance show 
Sump'n Else! In the late 1960's, Ron helped bring KVIL to the top of 
the ratings as both the morning host and program director. Although he 
left KVIL in 2000, he did not go far. Ever true to his Dallas audience 
he moved to KVIL's sister station, KLUV-FM. There his morning show 
continued to consistently rank in the top 10.
  Ron Chapman earned the very first National Association of 
Broadcaster's Marconi Award for Personality of the Year in 1989. As a 
testament to the quality of his work and his commitment to excellence 
in broadcasting, Ron Chapman was also inducted into the Texas Radio 
Hall of Fame in 2004. One of his radio colleagues described Ron as 
``the benchmark'' of what morning radio should be, and I am sure his 
many listeners agree.
  Ron Chapman is more than just a radio personality, to the people of 
North Texas, he is our friend. As the Congressman for the Fifth 
Congressional District, and as one of his many loyal fans, it is my 
distinct pleasure to honor Ron Chapman today in the United States House 
of Representatives.
  Ron, many thanks for all that you have done over your distinguished 
broadcasting career. You will be fondly remembered and you will be 
deeply missed on the airwaves by the people of Dallas.

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