[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 86 (Thursday, June 19, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1266-E1267]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  A SPECIAL SALUTE TO MARY STRASSMEYER

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                           HON. LOUIS STOKES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 19, 1997

  Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to salute Mary Strassmeyer, an 
outstanding member of the journalistic community and columnist for the 
Plain Dealer newspaper. After more than 40 years as a journalist, Mary 
is retiring from the trade. On June 23, 1997, colleagues and friends 
will gather for a special retirement party in Mary's honor. I take 
pride in recognizing Mary Strassmeyer for her many achievements, and 
wishing her well as she brings to a close this chapter of her life.
  Mary Strassmeyer is a graduate of Notre Dame College, as well as 
Cleveland State University's Cleveland-Marshall School of Law. She is a 
member of the Ohio State Bar and maintains her own law practice. Ms. 
Strassmeyer joined the Plain Dealer newspaper in 1960 as a feature 
writer. In the years before she was named society editor in 1965, she 
also served as beauty editor, assistant travel editor, and interim 
fashion editor.
  Mr. Speaker, readers of the Plain Dealer are the beneficiaries of 
Mary Strassmeyer's talents as an adept and skilled writer. She has 
charmed the public with her columns in the newspaper, including her 
current column, ``Mary, Mary.'' Like many readers, I enjoy the 
information, insight, and entertainment provided by ``Mary, Mary.'' 
From society parties to current events, Mary Strassmeyer has covered it 
all, and with a special flair that she alone possesses. One of the 
highlights of her career came in 1994 when Mary was inducted into the 
press club of Cleveland's Journalism Hall of Fame. It is just one of 
the many honors which have been accorded her during a very 
distinguished career.
  The departure of Mary Strassmeyer from the Plain Dealer also brings 
to mind the friendship that I have shared with her over the years. Mary 
Strassmeyer is a woman whom I admire and respect. She is also a person 
of the highest caliber and integrity. I am grateful for her friendship, 
and I join her friends and colleagues in wishing her much continued 
success.

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