HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF PAUL R. HOLLINGER

On 2026-09-03, Representative Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF PAUL R. HOLLINGER" in the House.

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF PAUL R. HOLLINGER

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 140 (Thursday, September 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 140 (Thursday, September 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E861] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF PAUL R. HOLLINGER _____ HON. LLOYD SMUCKER of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Thursday, September 3, 2026 Ms. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of Paul R. Hollinger of West Lampeter Township, who passed away on August 29, 2026, at the age of 91. Paul was a pioneer in the Christian radio industry. A graduate of Moody Bible Institute and trained in broadcast sales, Paul began his career at a station in Chicago and then in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania until radio evangelist Percy Crawford hired him as general manager of WDAC in southern Lancaster County in 1961. Paul took on the role of general manager at the first FM station in the Lancaster area at a time when there were only a hundred Christian broadcasting stations in the country. He oversaw the transformation of WDAC into one of the largest stations in the region and one of the largest Christian radio stations in the country. From 1981 to 2014, he was co-owner of WDAC and retired as chief operating officer at the end of 2006, having spent a total of 53 years in Christian radio. Paul's legacy extends beyond his contributions to radio. He had an enormous impact on the churches he attended, particularly Calvary Church in Manheim Township, where he served as a teacher, elder, member of the choir for 40 years, and church historian. He served as a director on many organizational boards, including the National Religious Broadcasters and Willow Valley Retirement Communities. Most importantly, he was a husband to Sylvia, a father to Kerin and Timothy, a grandfather to six, and great-grandfather to nine. Paul R. Hollinger leaves behind an enormous legacy that has reached all parts of the community. As we recognize and celebrate his life, we offer our prayers of comfort to his family during this time. ____________________