Ross receives press award

Pictured (L-R):  Cindy Thompson (out-going Arkansas Broadcasters Association President), Congressman Mike Ross

U.S. Congressman Mike Ross of Prescott was awarded the Arkansas Broadcasters Association 2012 Arkansan of the Year Award at their annual awards banquet held in Little Rock, Arkansas, on July 20.

“Mike Ross has been one of the best friends and biggest supporters of Arkansas Broadcasters to ever serve in Congress,” said Doug Krile, Executive Director of the Arkansas Broadcasters Association. “As you may know, Congressman Ross is a former broadcaster, having worked his way through college as a radio announcer.  That love of broadcasting and his understanding of the industry have stayed with him through the years. He has demonstrated his support for our industry time and time again, by supporting legislation that was favorable to us and opposing legislation that could be harmful.  Perhaps most importantly, he never wavered in his opposition to a Performance Rights Tax.  He was a leader in sponsoring resolutions against any such tax and worked with fellow members on the House Committee on Energy and Taxation to keep this harmful proposal from becoming law.”

“It is a distinct honor and great pleasure to have been awarded the Arkansas Broadcasters Association 2012 Arkansas of the Year,” said Congressman Mike Ross. “Throughout my years in public service, I have always striven to improve the quality of life for the working families and businesses of Arkansas. As a former broadcaster, I understand the importance of the services our Arkansas Broadcasters provide, especially to rural Arkansas, and am extremely humbled to receive this prestigious award.”