[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 206 (Tuesday, November 30, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1279]
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            HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF KMPH TELEVISION

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 30, 2021

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor KMPH Television on 
its 50th anniversary. On October 11, 2021, this broadcasting 
institution will have been providing the Central Valley with high 
quality television programming for 50 years.
  KMPH first took the air in 1971 and operated as an independent 
station. It was founded by the Pappas brothers, Mike, Pete, and Harry, 
whose initials make up the name of the station. Seven years later, it 
completely launched its news department and began airing The 10 O'clock 
News from Monday through Friday. It covered news from the Fresno and 
Visalia areas, as well as national stories.
  Since then, the station has expanded to most weekdays and for 
Saturdays, including Great Day which airs on multiple mornings a week. 
Through these programs, KMPH has served as a vital source of 
information for viewers all across the Central Valley of California.
  Even while news organizations across the United States have undergone 
serious challenges to their livelihoods, KMPH Television has remained a 
staple of Central Valley journalism. During this age of misinformation, 
KMPH has remained committed to ensuring the integrity of local news, 
something I and my constituents are very grateful for.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring KMPH 
Television on their 50th anniversary.

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