[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 67 (Wednesday, April 17, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E361]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING WGAL NEWS 8 ON THEIR 75TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. LLOYD SMUCKER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 17, 2024

  Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate WGAL News 8 
for 75 years on the air.
  For more than seven decades, the WGAL News 8 team has dedicated 
themselves to covering the news and providing entertainment to millions 
of people across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  WGAL has proven itself a staple in the homes of Pennsylvanians. They 
have provided coverage on a variety of topics from the most endearing 
segments like the old Percy the Platypus, to Pennsylvanian traditions 
like the Farm Show, and keeping residents informed on breaking news,
  WGAL has paved the way for news coverage in the modern age. They were 
the first station in the Susquehanna Valley to provide live news 
coverage via a mobile news truck, allowing them to begin broadcasting 
from anywhere in the region.
  Over the last 75 years, the news industry and the world have 
drastically changed, but the devotion of WGAL to provide essential news 
coverage and local entertainment has not. The news delivered by the 
WGAL team marks the beginning and end of the day for many people, and 
their impact on the community cannot be understated.
  The team at WGAL News 8 has been there through moments of jubilation 
and national tragedy. Through it all, the community could count on 
receiving the news from this trusted source.
  Congratulations to WGAL News 8 as they celebrate their 75th 
anniversary. I wish them all the best in their next 75 years.

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