[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 156 (Tuesday, October 10, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S14949]
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                               LOU PANOS

 Mr. SARBANES. Mr. President, I am pleased to call to the 
attention of my colleagues the establishment of a scholarship at Towson 
State University's School of Communications in honor of my good friend 
Lou Panos, dean of Maryland's journalistic community. The scholarship 
marks this distinguished Marylander's 70th birthday and I can think of 
not more fitting way for him to be honored.
  Anyone who has had the good fortune to have worked with Lou in his 
many public capacities would immediately describe him as a solid 
professional and an unusually civil practitioner of his craft. He has 
combined with these sterling personal qualities his thoughtfulness and 
a sense of fairness which has consistently singled him out among his 
contemporaries. Lou Panos' long and distinguished career reflects his 
longtime commitment to public service. He has been involved in a wide 
range of public service: as a sergeant at arms in the U.S. Army, 1944-
46, as a journalist, as press secretary to Gov. Harry Hughes, and as 
the director of public affairs for the Maryland Shock Trauma Center and 
the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems.
  In view of Lou Panos' commitment to high personal and professional 
standards, this scholarship represents his dedication to opportunity 
and education. It is my hope that this scholarship will provide the 
chance for deserving young people to follow in his path.
  I want to take this opportunity to congratulate all those who were 
involved in instituting this scholarship, Pautuxent Papers and Towson 
State University's School of Communications, and the friends and 
colleagues of this most amiable Marylander. I know that all of those 
involved in this tribute share in my deep appreciation for Lou's 
outstanding leadership over the years. On this important occasion, I am 
pleased to join in saluting Lou Panos for his renowned service and in 
wishing him the very best in the years ahead. 

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