[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 16] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 21771] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]COMMENDING THE AD COUNCIL AND WCPX-TV FOR THEIR PRO BONO ADVERTISING OF POSITIVE INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGES TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ______ HON. DANNY K. DAVIS of illinois in the house of representatives Friday, September 29, 2006 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I take this opportunity to commend the Ad Council and WCPX-TV for creating a program and using valuable airtime to improve the quality of life for people in my Congressional District and wherever the influence of their work can be felt. I also commend the Ad Council for being the stimulus behind this action. I am pleased to know that for more than 60 years the Ad Council has marshaled the pro bono resources of the advertising agency and media communities to deliver thousands of inspirational messages for the American people. I am indeed pleased to know that during 2005, the media donated an unprecedented 1.8 billion dollars in free airtime and space. My hat is off to Mr. Tony Cannata, Business Manager, WCPX-TV and Ms. Peggy Conlon, President and CEO, The Advertising Council Inc. I commend them both for this very effective collaboration and look forward to their continuous work. ____________________