[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 12 (Friday, January 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E74-E75]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    VETERANS VIEWS 10TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 19, 2018

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with sincere gratitude that I take 
this time to recognize

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the Veterans Views radio program, broadcasting out of Hammond, Indiana. 
For nearly a decade, the program's hosts, past and present, have been 
tireless advocates for veterans residing in Indiana's First 
Congressional District, across the nation, and abroad. As Veterans 
Views approaches its 10th anniversary, I commend those involved for not 
only bringing veterans' issues to the forefront, but for giving those 
who served a voice.
  From its humble beginnings on a cable access channel, before shifting 
to its current radio format, several local veterans who once made 
personal sacrifices to defend our country assembled to serve their 
veteran brothers and sisters in another way. Selflessly, these 
individuals provided an avenue by which veterans could share their 
collective experiences, and in doing so, forged a path of public 
service that has improved the lives of many veterans. Local veterans 
Ernie Dillon, Bill Emerson, Patrick O'Donnell, Dennis Shults, and 
Donald Shults combined their experiences and knowledge to create a 
platform where veterans in the community might seek support or 
assistance or discuss pertinent issues.
  Currently, Veterans Views, hosted by Ernie Dillon, Patrick O'Donnell, 
Bill Emerson, and David Hinshaw, airs weekly on WJOB 1230 AM and also 
shares its message via livestream, allowing veterans throughout the 
country and around the world to participate. The focus of the show 
remains to help fellow veterans understand issues ranging from benefits 
and health care to finances and employment. The dedicated hosts are 
keenly aware of developments within the Department of Veterans Affairs 
and the Department of Defense, while keeping up-to-date on matters that 
may potentially affect their audience.
  Veterans Views is to be commended for its efforts to safeguard the 
well-being of those to whom we are indebted for the courage and 
sacrifice exhibited during their service. In recognition of these 
efforts, the program has received numerous accolades over the years, 
including the Excellence in Communication award, presented by the 
American Legion Department of Indiana in 2011, in addition to being 
honored by the Indiana General Assembly.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in recognizing Veterans Views and 
thanking all of those associated with this integral program for their 
service on behalf of veterans everywhere, and in particular, to those 
living within Indiana's First Congressional District. For their 
unwavering dedication to the brave men and women who have defended our 
nation, the hosts, producers, and sponsors of Veterans Views are worthy 
of the highest commendation.

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