[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 190 (Tuesday, December 15, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E3010]
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              THANKING JOHN BRANDT FOR 40 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                           HON. ADRIAN SMITH

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 15, 2009

  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor a broadcasting 
icon in western Nebraska, John Brandt. Yesterday, Ogallala joined 
together to thank John for his 40 years of broadcasting service to the 
area.
  A 1963 graduate of Superior High School in Superior, Nebraska, John 
has been a fixture on the airwaves for listeners in my district since 
December of 1969.
  Never one to shy away from the hard-hitting questions, John earned 
his reputation as being a tough but fair interviewer, whose only 
motivation was to provide his listeners with the most up-to-date 
information available.
  He has given back to the Ogallala community in so many ways and I 
fully expect this service to continue. I wish him well as he continues 
to serve the community and our State as a whole.

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