[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 10, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H5313]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                  RECOGNIZING RADIO LEGEND PAUL TINKLE

  (Mr. KUSTOFF of Tennessee asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KUSTOFF of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Paul Tinkle, a Tennessee radio legend.
  Paul is currently the president and general manager of Thunderbolt 
Radio, a strong media presence in west Tennessee. Paul has almost 50 
years in radio and is a past Distinguished Service Award recipient, 
served as the National Association of Broadcasters director 
representing both Tennessee and Arkansas, and was the 1982 Tennessee 
Associated Press Broadcaster of the Year.
  On August 6, Paul will be inducted into the Tennessee Journalism Hall 
of Fame, an honor that is so well-deserved.
  Keith Carver, chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Martin, 
said:

       Paul Tinkle is a tremendous asset to northwest Tennessee. 
     In an era of large networks and 24-hour continuous world news 
     coverage, Paul's primary focus is bringing the world to his 
     region. Paul is a master at his craft and a true public 
     servant.

  Chancellor Carver summed up Paul's legacy perfectly.
  I congratulate Paul on his induction into the Tennessee Journalism 
Hall of Fame. I know I speak for everyone when I say west Tennessee is 
lucky to have someone as dedicated and committed to good journalism as 
Paul.

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