[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 61 (Wednesday, May 17, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E851-E852]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       LAUREN WILLIAMSON WINS NINE TEXAS ASSOCIATED PRESS AWARDS

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 17, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lauren 
Williamson, currently a senior at the University of North Texas for her 
nine broadcast awards from the Texas Associated Press.
  A graduate of Marcus High School in 2003, Lauren Williamson is 
pursuing her journalism degree. During her time at UNT, Ms. Williamson 
worked as news director of KNTU-FM. The station competes for Division B 
of the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters which includes smaller radio 
markets throughout Texas. Ms. Williamson competed against other student 
and professional broadcasters.
  Ms. Williamson won four, first place, three second place, and two 
honorable mention awards at this year's competition. The awards 
included her work on ``Christmas in McKinney,'' ``Fry Oil to Fuel,'' a 
report on the City of Denton's recycling program with Biodiesel 
Industries of Greater Dallas-Fort Worth, ``Opening of Terminal D,'' a 
story about DFW Airport's newest international terminal and ``Class

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Meets Media,'' concerning how UNT master's of public administration 
students training at Denton City Hall. Now, Lauren works as a weekend 
overnight anchor for local powerhouse WBAP and will soon be a part time 
producer for the local FOX 4 News.
  Today, I congratulate Ms. Lauren Williamson on her broadcasting 
awards and her dedication to the profession of journalism. May her 
intellect, reporting and producing skills continue to serve her 
community with accurate and informative news. I am honored to represent 
Ms. Williamson in Congress, and I look forward to hearing more of her 
accomplishments in the years to come.

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