[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 30 (Thursday, March 9, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E335]
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                       TRIBUTE TO FAMILY-LIFE TV

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                           HON. PHIL ENGLISH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 9, 2006

  Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize 
and honor the 30th Anniversary of Family-Life TV. Throughout its 
existence, Family-Life TV has offered quality religious, entertainment, 
and informational programming and it is my hope that it will continue 
to provide these services long into the future.
  Founded on March 7, 1976, Family-Life TV was the brainchild of David 
J. Croyle. Too young to legally run the station himself, David's 
father, Reverend Robert F. Croyle, served as the station's first 
President. This role passed to David upon his father's death in 2001.
  The station initially broadcasted three hours each day and only 
reached cable subscribers in central Armstrong County. Since that time, 
Family-Life TV has grown rapidly. It now offers 24 hour programming and 
reaches cable subscribers well beyond its initial range. Additionally, 
Family-Life TV has ventured into the realm of the internet, touching 
the lives of individuals from over 30 different nations worldwide.
  Family-Life TV has become the thread that binds the Armstrong 
community together and ties it to the world. For this, its record of 
impeccable quality programming, and its 30 years of broadcasting, 
Family-Life TV deserves thanks and congratulations.
  Mr. Speaker, I hope my fellow members will join me at this time, and 
once again congratulate Family-Life TV on its 30th Anniversary and wish 
it a long and successful future.

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