[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12282]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING MRS. GLORIA LANGSTON OF ROCHESTER, NEW YORK

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                     HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 25, 2012

  Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor a constituent in my 
district who, along with her late husband and family, has made a 
positive impact in the Rochester, New York area. I am profoundly 
appreciative of this monumental opportunity to pay homage to Mrs. 
Gloria Langston.
  In July 1960, Mrs. Langston, along with her now-deceased husband, 
Andrew, relocated from the State of Georgia to Rochester, New York. 
From the time Gloria and Andrew Langston arrived in Rochester until 
today, the Langston family has made positive and substantial 
contributions to the Rochester area.
  Among their many extraordinary contributions, perhaps one of their 
most transformational is the establishment of the Monroe County 
Broadcasting Company and the subsequent birth of WDKX-FM radio station. 
WDKX is named in honor of Frederick Douglass, Martin Luther King, Jr. 
and Malcolm X, and the Monroe County Broadcasting Company was the first 
ever African American corporation to apply for a frequency with the 
Federal Communications Commission.
  WDKX-FM began its service to the Rochester community on April 6, 
1974, and today--38 years later--the station continues its service to 
our community, 24 hours a day and seven days a week. It is the only 
independently owned and operated commercial radio station in Rochester, 
New York.
  Gloria Langston has an unwavering commitment to uplifting and 
enhancing the Rochester community, and she exudes a deep sense of 
community awareness and pride. These admirable characteristics are 
reflected in the management and staff of WDKX-FM radio. The station is 
far more than a source of entertainment. It is an invaluable community 
partner; one that promotes philanthropy for good causes, provides 
information to enhance health and wellness and provides platforms and 
opportunities for Rochester area residents to learn about important 
community activities and initiatives that improve our quality of life.
  Because of the countless contributions Mrs. Gloria Langston has 
brought to Rochester, it is my great pleasure to salute her today. It 
can be truthfully said that Rochester, New York is a better place 
because Gloria Langston has walked among us.

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