[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2576]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




INTRODUCTION OF A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF 
              APRIL 2008 AS PUBLIC RADIO RECOGNITION MONTH

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                          HON. EARL BLUMENAUER

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 26, 2008

  Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, today I am proud to introduce a 
resolution expressing support for the designation of April 2008 as 
``Public Radio Recognition Month.'' This legislation celebrates the 
contributions of public radio to America's communities and enduring 
civic spirit.
  Today, more than 33 million Americans listen to and appreciate public 
radio through more than 800 locally controlled stations, spanning every 
State and congressional district. Public radio is committed to 
community- based and fact-based journalism, as well as preserving and 
enhancing the archetypal musical genres of American music history, such 
as classical, Celtic, jazz, the blues, and bluegrass. This source for 
local, national, and international news, as well as informative, 
cultural, and musical programming, is a unique and valued service to 
our communities.
  I invite my colleagues to recognize these achievements and cosponsor 
this important resolution.

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