[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 21 (Friday, February 17, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E181]
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                    CONGRATULATIONS TO PAUL R. BEANE

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                         HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 16, 2006

  Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, on February 17, 2006, a legend in 
Lubbock radio will celebrate 50 years in the broadcasting business. Mr. 
Paul R. Beane currently serves as general manager and morning radio 
program host at KRBL, 105.7 FM.
  Mr. Beane's long career began in 1956 at KGVL in Greenville, TX, and 
he has worked in all aspects of radio since that time. Over the years, 
he has worked at 18 radio and television stations in Texas and 
Louisiana, spending the majority of time in and around my hometown of 
Lubbock. He is a familiar face and voice to the people of west Texas 
and we appreciate his efforts to bring us news, information and 
entertainment.
  Many Lubbock residents have fond memories of Paul's broadcasts. I 
particularly remember his ``News Flash'' announcements before giving 
the news update.
  In this day and age of weblogs, podcasts and e-mail updates, it is 
refreshing to turn on the radio, hear Paul's voice and get the news 
from a genuine reporter and trusted member of the community.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate Paul Beane on his 50th 
anniversary in broadcasting.

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