[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16192]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO MR. GEORGE PUTNAM

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                          HON. GARY G. MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 19, 2004

  Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute 
and honor the distinguished career and legacy of Mr. George Putnam.
  When asked what the most important elements in a newsman's character 
should be, Mr. Putnam replied, ``an insatiable curiosity, objectivity, 
perseverance but, most of all, integrity.'' These are some of the 
sterling qualities that have guided his illustrious 70 year career as a 
broadcaster, reporter and commentator. In 1995, Mr. Putnam was awarded 
the prestigious Los Angeles Area Governors Award from the Academy of 
Television Arts & Sciences. He has been the recipient of four Emmys, 
six California Associated Press Television & Radio Association awards, 
and eight annual Radio & Television News Club awards. Legendary radio 
commentator Walter Winchell called Gorge Putnam's voice ``the greatest 
in radio and television.''
  From his first broadcast in 1934 at WDGY in Minnesota to his current 
show, Talkback, on KSPA-AM, George Putnam has earned the respect of his 
listeners and his peers. It is with great pleasure that I wish him a 
Happy 90th Birthday, and acknowledge his lifelong contributions to the 
journalism industry.

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