[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 5, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1]
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                       TRIBUTE TO LELAND FRANKLIN

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                            HON. MIKE PENCE

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 5, 2010

  Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a dear friend and a 
giant in east central Indiana. Leland Franklin, the host of ``Anderson 
Live'' on WHBU, recently announced that he will leave the station and 
retire from an on-air career that spanned more than two decades. His 
voice, which was heard by so many, for so long, will be sorely missed 
on the airwaves.
  I made it a point to check in with Leland on-air every couple of 
weeks and I will personally miss our conversations.
  A graduate of Ball State University in 1987, Leland began his 
broadcasting career on a campus radio station and served as the 
announcer at East Lynn Christian Church in Anderson--and has been a 
constant presence in the Anderson community ever since. He served as 
WHBU's news director from 1996 to 1999 before becoming the program 
director for both WHBU and their sister station WERK.
  Though Leland would describe his radio career as ``on and off'' over 
the last two decades, his professionalism and insight were second to 
none. I say that both as a caller and as a listener.
  His father, Leland Franklin, Sr., often served as an on-air companion 
and was quick to offer his take on the pressing issues of the day. As 
Leland, Sr. will probably follow Leland, Jr. off the air, I will miss 
his presence as well.
  Though Leland will no longer be on the air, he will still have 
significant influence on the airwaves of eastern Indiana.
  After his final broadcast of ``Anderson Live'' on December 18, Leland 
will begin a new position at WQME, a contemporary Christian music 
station in Anderson.
  And though we will undoubtedly miss his broadcasting talent at WHBU, 
I join my constituents in wishing Leland Franklin continued success in 
his future endeavors.

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