[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 20, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E82]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                30TH ANNIVERSARY OF WSEC/PBS SPRINGFIELD

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                           HON. RODNEY DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 20, 2015

  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, later this month, on 
January 31, WSEC/PBS Springfield will celebrate 30 years of quality and 
educational television broadcasting in the Springfield and 
Jacksonville, Illinois area.
  For three decades, PBS Springfield has delivered a service known for 
excellence in programming to the people of West Central Illinois. Their 
mission to impact children's literacy and their commitment to the 
lifelong learning of adults have impacted thousands of people across 
the viewing area.
  Learning and literacy have been at the forefront of this station's 
values. Over the years, they have sponsored numerous events such as 
training workshops to help parents and teachers use television as a 
tool for teaching kids about music, art, and reading.
  Over the past 30 years, PBS Springfield has enriched communities by 
building partnerships with local organizations. Through its First Book 
Program, PBS Springfield has impacted the hundreds of families by 
distributing free books to underprivileged children.
  As someone who grew up watching PBS, and as the father of three 
children who also enjoyed their shows, I recognize the importance of 
educational programming for our children and I thank PBS Springfield 
for its commitment to education. To everyone at PBS Springfield, 
congratulations on 30 successful years on the air.

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