TRIBUTE TO PATRICIA HARRISON

On 2026-01-28, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) delivered a floor speech titled "TRIBUTE TO PATRICIA HARRISON" in the Senate. The speech addressed veterans affairs and also covered agriculture. It referenced legislation: S338.

TRIBUTE TO PATRICIA HARRISON

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S338] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO PATRICIA HARRISON Mr. MARKEY. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Patricia Harrison, president and chief executive officer of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, as she concludes her service at the close of a historic chapter for public media in America. Throughout her tenure, Ms. Harrison ensured that CPB's investments strengthened service to local communities and delivered lasting public value. In Massachusetts, those investments supported some of the Nation's most trusted and innovative public media organizations: advancing education, journalism, and civic engagement. Under her leadership, CPB supported PBS LearningMedia, expanding online access to high-quality, free educational resources for students, educators, and families across the Commonwealth and the country. CPB also backed children's programming produced in Massachusetts that reflects both educational rigor and creativity, including Work It Out Wombats!, Ruff Ruffman, and Molly of Denali, helping young learners build critical thinking skills while seeing themselves reflected on screen. Ms. Harrison also championed Massachusetts-based journalism and documentary storytelling that informs our democracy. CPB's support enabled nationally recognized programming such as FRONTLINE, American Experience, and NOVA, as well as impactful storytelling like ``My Home Is Here: Stories from Rural America'' and ``American Veteran,'' which elevate voices often overlooked in national discourse. Across education, civics, journalism, and cultural storytelling, Patricia Harrison led CPB with integrity, accountability, and a clear commitment to the public interest. Her legacy is deeply felt in Massachusetts and across the Nation. ____________________