[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 125 (Friday, September 29, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1973]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           TRIBUTE TO WBBM-TV

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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, congratuIating WBBM-TV and the 
Advertising Council for their collaboration to communicate important 
messages to residents of the Illinois 7th Congressional District and 
the Public-At-Large.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to note that WBBM-TV has been singled out 
by the Advertising Council Inc., for its outstanding display of public 
service through the pro-bono placement and airing of Public Service 
Announcements.
  I am also pleased to note that for more than 60 years, the Ad Council 
has marshaled the resources to deliver thousands of inspirational 
messages to millions of people. These messages have dealt with under-
age drinking, childhood obesity, early childhood development, obesity 
and urging parents to use booster seats.
  Mr. Speaker, this collaboration has produced very positive results 
and I take my hat off to Mr. Joseph Ahrn, Vice President and General 
Manager of WBBM-TV and Ms. Peggy Conlon, President and CEO of the 
Advertising Council, Inc.
  Mr. Speaker, this collaboration and its results are a prime example 
of what can happen when two well-meaning and well-run business entities 
team up for the public interest, good things happen.

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