[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 125 (Friday, September 29, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1972]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




COMMENDING THE AD COUNCIL AND WCPX-TV FOR THEIR PRO BONO ADVERTISING OF 
         POSITIVE INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGES TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE

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                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 29, 2006

  Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I take this opportunity to 
commend the Ad Council and WCPX-TV for creating a program and using 
valuable airtime to improve the quality of life for people in my 
Congressional District and wherever the influence of their work can be 
felt.
  I also commend the Ad Council for being the stimulus behind this 
action.
  I am pleased to know that for more than 60 years the Ad Council has 
marshaled the pro bono resources of the advertising agency and media 
communities to deliver thousands of inspirational messages for the 
American people. I am indeed pleased to know that during 2005, the 
media donated an unprecedented 1.8 billion dollars in free airtime and 
space.
  My hat is off to Mr. Tony Cannata, Business Manager, WCPX-TV and Ms. 
Peggy Conlon, President and CEO, The Advertising Council Inc.
  I commend them both for this very effective collaboration and look 
forward to their continuous work.

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