[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 76 (Thursday, June 5, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5301-S5302]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               ALAN EMORY

  Mr. D'AMATO. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the work of 
someone who is rightly referred to as the dean of the New York press 
corps, Alan Emory, Washington bureau chief of the Watertown Daily 
Times. This Saturday Alan marks his 50th year with the Times, the last 
46 have been spent here in Washington.
  But more important than the length of Alan's service is the manner in 
which he has served his community. He has been a thoughtful, candid, 
and thoroughly professional reporter who has given the readers of the 
Watertown Times a clear view of the work of their elected officials in 
Washington.
  Alan is tough but fair, and his influence extends far beyond 
Watertown. Never content to just follow the pack, Alan is constantly on 
the lookout for stories that may not make the network evening news, but 
which have a real impact on the lives of his readers.
  Born in New York City, Alan was raised on Long Island and educated at

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Phillips Exeter Academy, Harvard University, and the Columbia Graduate 
School of Journalism. A World War II veteran, he arrived in Watertown 
in July 1947 and was one of three Columbia graduates hired that summer 
by Harold B. Johnson, the editor and publisher of the Watertown Times.
  Alan's first beats included the Boy Scouts and the local railroad 
station, but he was soon assigned to cover the city of Massena where he 
got his day-to-day newspaper training.
  It was also during this time that Alan began covering politics and 
his impressive work led to his editor assigning him to the St. Lawrence 
County political beat.
  In October 1948 he was appointed State editor and the following year 
he was named Albany correspondent. During his time in Albany he met his 
wife of 47 years, Nancy, and they have two sons, Marc and John, and a 
daughter, Katharine.
  In 1951, Alan was asked to go to Washington. For 46 years and the 
administrations of 10 Presidents, Alan has kept his readers informed 
about what's going on down here and how it affects them.
  Alan has always been an example of the best in professional 
journalism and he has proudly served as president and director of the 
Society of Professional Journalists and as president of the Gridiron 
Club.
  Mr. President, I want to extend congratulations to Alan Emory on 50 
years of providing journalistic excellence to the readers of the 
Watertown Times.
  Mr. President, I yield the floor.
  Mr. BINGAMAN addressed the Chair.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair recognizes the Senator from New 
Mexico.

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