Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and express my admiration for my friend, Mr. Gerry May. He is the man behind the ``Hometown Patriot'' series on our locally owned ABC-TV affiliate in Shreveport, Louisiana, KTBS. ``Hometown Patriot'' is a program that chronicles the stories of Louisiana's veteran community. To date, they have aired over 500 veteran stories, and many more are yet to come. These stories are critical because they preserve our historical record, and it is a tribute to all who have served this country so patriotically and so favorably. ``Hometown Patriot'' will ensure that future generations of Louisianians will be able to better understand the service of these heroes, and it will keep their stories alive for many years to come. Mr. May himself has a long history of excellence in broadcast journalism, from covering Louisiana politics to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, to the Saints during their triumphant Super Bowl win. This history of impactful journalism has even landed Mr. May in the occasional Hollywood movie bit role. I thank Gerry for running ``Hometown Patriot'' and making sure our veteran community has an advocate in our local media. We can never thank them enough. Keep up the great work. ____________________”