WHEREAS, Dick Pust of Olympia, Washington has been an employee of radio station KGY in Olympia for over 48 years; and
     WHEREAS, Mr. Pust has served as radio station KGY's morning program host continuously for the past 40 years; and
     WHEREAS, Mr. Pust has served as morning program host longer than any other person in the state of Washington; and
     WHEREAS, Mr. Pust has justifiably earned the reputation of accurately broadcasting critically important news events during recorded disasters, including floods, earthquakes, and windstorms, in such a professional manner that it has brought calm and lifesaving information to listeners; and
     WHEREAS, Mr. Pust has served the radio broadcast industry with distinction, having served as President of the Washington Association of Broadcasters and later was named "Broadcaster of the Year" by the same organization; and
     WHEREAS, Mr. Pust will be honored during the month of April 2007, for continuous employment at radio station KGY at the time the station will be celebrating its 85th anniversary;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives extend to Mr. Pust recognition for his many years of broadcast excellence and wish him the warmest congratulations on his many broadcast industry achievements; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Mr. Dick Pust and to Olympia radio station KGY.