[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 23]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 32183]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL J. WELLBROCK

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                     HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 8, 2003

  Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
great American journalist, Michael J. Wellbrock.
  Michael J. Wellbrock has been a faithful employee of WBAL Radio in 
Baltimore for the past 21 years and just a few days ago he turned 40 
years old.
  Michael J. Wellbrock has been instrumental in the long term success 
of WBAL Radio and served the past two decades as a producer, executive 
producer, and general allaround go-to guy and trouble shooter.
  Michael J. Wellbrock was the technical wizard whose expertise has 
enabled the station to pull-off many high-quality, award-winning 
broadcasts, including the visit of Pope John Paul II, the All-Star 
game, the Orioles trip to Cuba, the Preakness Stakes, and several 
national political conventions.
  Michael J. Wellbrock was the genius behind the re-design and re-
building of studios at WBAL Radio and helping to bring the station into 
the 21st century.
  Michael J. Wellbrock has been the guiding force in the career 
development of many young, aspiring broadcasters.
  Michael J. Wellbrock has been the creative force behind many 
successful programs on WBAL Radio.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Michael J. 
Wellbrock for his service and for his work on behalf of America's 
citizens and our nation.

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