[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 95 (Tuesday, June 4, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3586]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING PATRICK GOTTSCH OF THE COWBOY CHANNEL

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the remarkable life of Patrick Gottsch, the founder of the 
Rural Media Group, Inc., the parent company to RFD-TV and a fixture in 
rural America. The programs broadcast are an essential tool to all who 
work in agriculture and live in rural America.
  Patrick dedicated his life to building an ever-present rural 
television network, one that made sure that the countryside was 
informed and one that could showcase the best of American agriculture.
  As a lifelong supporter of cowboys and cowgirls, he brought the sport 
to households all over the world through The Cowboy Channel.
  Reading the memories put forth by Patrick's family, colleagues, and 
friends shows just how much he was cherished and just how much he loved 
what he did.
  I join all in the agriculture and cowboy community in wishing peace 
to all who knew Patrick. I am honored to have met him and to have spent 
time with him at The Cowboy Channel, and I am honored today to spend 
time talking about him this morning.
  May we always remember Patrick and his zest for life. Madam Speaker, 
please join me in keeping Patrick's family and friends in your prayers.

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