[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19082]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE 40TH SEASON OF ``BOUND FOR GLORY''

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                        HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 20, 2006

  Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the beginning of the 
40th season of ``Bound for Glory.'' This radio show is a weekly live 
broadcast from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Over the years 
this nationally acclaimed program has become a distinguished and 
beloved musical institution in the Ithaca community and beyond. I am 
very proud of my constituents who have produced this esteemed radio 
show that has become so widely enjoyed.
  From its creation in 1967, ``Bound for Glory'' has been committed to 
producing outstanding folk music and showcasing a broad range of 
musicians. ``Bound for Glory'', with its founder and long-time host 
Phil Shapiro, has produced over 1,200 live folk concerts and is North 
America's longest running radio show that still features live concerts. 
In this era where spontaneity is the exception rather than the norm on 
commercial radio, Bound for Glory provides a welcome reprieve. Today, 
the show is also broadcast online through the Internet and is 
accessible far beyond WVBR's FM listeners.
  American folk music is in its renaissance due in no small part to 
programs like ``Bound for Glory''. Society and culture have changed 
greatly since 1967, but ``Bound for Glory'' has remained a consistent 
and enduring treasure.
  Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to recognize ``Bound for 
Glory'' as it enters its 40th year on the air. I believe that the 
passion of its listeners, programmers, and guest artists will ensure 
that this program continues to thrive.

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