[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 186 (Thursday, December 6, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2509]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          50TH ANNIVERSARY OF KBTV CHANNEL 4--BEAUMONT, TEXAS

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 6, 2007

  Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, today I am pleased to honor KBTV Channel 4 in 
Beaumont, TX on their 50th year of service to the Southeast Texas 
Community.
  Community involvement is a tradition at KBTV 4. Whether it is 
emceeing a local fundraiser or volunteering on boards and committees, 
KBTV employees are an active part in the community in which they live 
and serve. They also host the Golden Apple Awards, which honors local 
teachers for their role in educating and developing the minds of 
Southeast Texas children.
  The importance of passionately and accurately reporting on issues 
that affect our community cannot be overstated. Over the past 50 years 
NBC's KBTV has earned the reputation of a hard-working diligent news 
team. A reputation such as this only arises through hard work and 
commitment to the community that you serve. Hurricanes and floods have 
not been able to stop KBTV 4 from informing the public when it matters 
most. The Second Congressional District of Texas is extremely fortunate 
to have a first-class news station such as KBTV 4.
  And that's just the way it is.

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