[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 129 (Thursday, July 31, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S7977]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 641--CONGRATULATING THE FOCUS ON THE FAMILY RADIO 
     PROGRAM FOR ITS INDUCTION INTO THE NATIONAL RADIO HALL OF FAME

  Mr. BROWNBACK (for himself, Mr. DeMint, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. 
Martinez, Mr. Roberts, and Mr. McConnell) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science 
and Transportation.

                              S. Res. 641

       Whereas the National Radio Hall of Fame & Museum was 
     created to commemorate significant figures in the world of 
     radio, a medium that has been integral to American society 
     since the early 20th century;
       Whereas a key element of the mission of the National Radio 
     Hall of Fame & Museum is to recognize and showcase 
     contemporary talent from diverse radio programming formats;
       Whereas, each November since 1992, significant radio 
     figures have been honored for their excellence in the field 
     of radio by being inducted into the National Radio Hall of 
     Fame;
       Whereas James C. Dobson, Ph.D., is founder and chairman of 
     Focus on the Family;
       Whereas the Focus on the Family radio program first aired 
     in 1977 and now is heard through more than 3,000 radio 
     outlets in North America and in 27 languages in over 160 
     other countries;
       Whereas the Focus on the Family radio program has 
     benefitted the lives of families and individuals across the 
     United States and around the world;
       Whereas the Focus on the Family radio program has been 
     named as a 2008 inductee to the National Radio Hall of Fame; 
     and
       Whereas the Focus on the Family radio program is the first 
     faith-based radio program to receive this honor: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate congratulates the Focus on the 
     Family radio program, its staff, and its founder and 
     chairman, James Dobson, for their excellence in radio 
     programming and the program's worthy induction into the 
     National Radio Hall of Fame.

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