[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 72 (Wednesday, May 3, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E933]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


               A TRIBUTE TO THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUN

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 3, 1995
  Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your 
attention the fine work and outstanding public service of the San 
Bernardino County Sun newspaper in San Bernardino, CA. The Sun, under 
the leadership of executive editor Arnie Garson, was recently 
recognized as one of the top newspapers in the United States for 1994 
in the annual Best of Gannett competition.
  The San Bernardino County Sun was one of six finalists for the 
Gannett's Outstanding Achievement Award recognizing the best overall 
news performance by a newspaper in 1994 and is the recipient of the 
coveted Gold Medal Award for 1994. Altogether, the Sun received seven 
individual awards, the highest for any newspaper with a circulation of 
over 40,000.
  In addition, Arnie Garson was 1 of 10 editors nationwide awarded the 
President's Ring and has thus become one of the finalists in the 1994 
Editor of the Year competition. The top three contenders will be 
announced at the Gannett's editors' meeting in May and the winner will 
be announced in June.
  Specifically, the Sun won top awards in seven separate categories. 
Mickie Enkoji was a top winner taking home first place honors in the 
Outstanding Achievement in Writing and Feature Writing categories. 
Rebecca Fairley Raney relieved the top prize for investigative 
reporting, while Paul Oberjuerge was recognized for his prize-winning 
sports column. In addition, the Sun received top honors for public 
service, headlines, and packaging and presentation.
  Few who make their home in San Bernardino County are surprised by the 
Sun's success. As my hometown newspaper over the course of my life, I 
have watched the Sun professionally adapt to the many changes that have 
taken place in our county over the years. While we may differ on 
specific issues from time to time, I have nothing but the utmost level 
of respect for the high standards and professionalism of this 
newspaper.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, my colleagues, and the people of 
San Bernardino County in recognizing Arnie Garson and the entire staff 
of the Sun for its success. It is only fitting that the House recognize 
the San Bernardino Sun, one of the truly outstanding newspapers in the 
United States today.


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