[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 1] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 4] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]TRIBUTE TO LELAND FRANKLIN ______ HON. MIKE PENCE of indiana in the house of representatives Tuesday, January 5, 2010 Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a dear friend and a giant in east central Indiana. Leland Franklin, the host of ``Anderson Live'' on WHBU, recently announced that he will leave the station and retire from an on-air career that spanned more than two decades. His voice, which was heard by so many, for so long, will be sorely missed on the airwaves. I made it a point to check in with Leland on-air every couple of weeks and I will personally miss our conversations. A graduate of Ball State University in 1987, Leland began his broadcasting career on a campus radio station and served as the announcer at East Lynn Christian Church in Anderson--and has been a constant presence in the Anderson community ever since. He served as WHBU's news director from 1996 to 1999 before becoming the program director for both WHBU and their sister station WERK. Though Leland would describe his radio career as ``on and off'' over the last two decades, his professionalism and insight were second to none. I say that both as a caller and as a listener. His father, Leland Franklin, Sr., often served as an on-air companion and was quick to offer his take on the pressing issues of the day. As Leland, Sr. will probably follow Leland, Jr. off the air, I will miss his presence as well. Though Leland will no longer be on the air, he will still have significant influence on the airwaves of eastern Indiana. After his final broadcast of ``Anderson Live'' on December 18, Leland will begin a new position at WQME, a contemporary Christian music station in Anderson. And though we will undoubtedly miss his broadcasting talent at WHBU, I join my constituents in wishing Leland Franklin continued success in his future endeavors. ____________________