[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6728]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



        LUBBOCK AVALANCHE JOURNAL CELEBRATES 100 YEARS IN PRINT

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                           HON. LARRY COMBEST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 3, 2000

  Mr. COMBEST. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize the Lubbock Avalanche-
Journal newspaper in Lubbock, Texas in celebration of their 100 year 
anniversary of publication on the South Plains. The A-J has served the 
people of the South Plains for an entire century, longer even than the 
official town of Lubbock itself, which was incorporated in 1909.
  Over the years, like its home, the paper has grown tremendously. The 
A-J now boasts an impressive number of over 64,000 subscriptions in 
Lubbock and the surrounding area. Without fail, the A-J has printed the 
latest news every day and has been instrumental in helping our town 
grow from a rural, rustic town into the thriving city it is today. The 
A-J has also helped shape the history on the South Plains by providing 
essential information to our community.
  With the advent of the Internet and the World Wide Web, the A-J 
online is now able to connect people from all over the world. Current, 
former and future Lubbockites are just a mouse-click away from getting 
the latest information on what's happening on the South Plains.
  The A-J has helped build a bridge of communication on the South 
Plains and has made a century's worth of friendships. I extend my 
gratitude to all involved in its successful production--from the 
publisher and editors to the printing press operators and paper 
couriers. Your hard work and dedication has made a significant 
contribution to our community. Best wishes for at least another century 
of continued and devoted services.

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