[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 77 (Thursday, May 9, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E567]
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                      HONORING THE ROANOKE TRIBUNE

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                             HON. BEN CLINE

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 9, 2019

  Mr. CLINE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to mark the 80th anniversary 
of the Roanoke Tribune newspaper in Roanoke, Virginia.
  Founded by Reverend F.E. Alexander in 1939, the Roanoke Tribune has 
played an important role in the community of Roanoke, representing the 
African-American community as it fought racial discrimination in the 
Roanoke Valley in the 20th Century.
  Their tradition of strong, independent journalism which holds leaders 
and the powerful accountable continues today under the leadership of 
Reverend Alexander's daughter, Claudia A. Whitworth, and his grandson, 
Stanley A. Hale.
  Congratulations to the Roanoke Tribune on its 80 years, and here is 
wishing them many more.

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