[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 4175-4176]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO WTOP RADIO ON ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. J. DENNIS HASTERT

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 10, 1999

  Mr. HASTERT. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following statement about WTOP 
Radio to the Congressional Record:

       It is with great pleasure that I note that today is the 
     30th anniversary of WTOP Radio in Washington, D.C. This 
     organization plays a vital part in our city by being a prime 
     source of information on major news events. Over the past 30 
     years, WTOP has offered extensive, up-to-the-minute coverage 
     of all the important happenings in the nation's capital and 
     around the world.

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       On this occasion of WTOP's 30th anniversary, it is with 
     great honor that I wish the entire organization a hearty 
     congratulations on its many accomplishments. From detailing 
     the weather to helping our children know how to dress for 
     school each morning to providing the latest sports scores, 
     WTOP has provided comprehensive reporting.
       Through my personal experience of being interviewed by 
     WTOP's congressional correspondent Dave McConnell, I know 
     that WTOP--and Dave--always provide fair, balanced and 
     accurate reporting. It's always been a pleasure to work with 
     Dave and WTOP.
       To all the hard-working staffers of WTOP, I offer my 
     sincere congratulations. I look forward to hearing news from 
     you for the next 30 years!

     

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