[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 145 (Friday, October 24, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2091]
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                        JACK WALLACE RETIREMENT

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                         HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 24, 1997

  Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a veteran 
newspaper reporter and noted labor leader from my Congressional 
District in Pennsylvania, Mr. Jack Wallace. This week Jack will be 
honored on the occasion of his retirement from the Citizens' Voice 
Newspaper in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Jack is an institution in 
Wilkes-Barre, and I am pleased to join his friends and colleagues in 
recognizing his outstanding career.
  Although Jack's byline has appeared on only two articles during his 
46-year career, he has written thousands of stories. And, though he has 
not gotten recognition for his authorship, he is the most recognized 
face at the Luzerne County Courthouse, his beat for 29 years. During 
the course of his career, he has covered eight District Attorneys 
beginning in 1968 and numerous County Commissioners, elected officials, 
and political campaigns.
  Jack began his career 46 years ago with the Wilkes-Barre Publishing 
Company in its maintenance department. As was common in those days, he 
worked his way up to reporter. A strong supporter of labor unions and 
the right for workers to organize for representation, he was actively 
involved with the Newspaper Guild. He served 3 years as an executive 
board member, 7 years as union vice-president and 29 years as the local 
president.
  Along with his journalistic endeavors, Jack is also active in the 
community. He is a member of St. Therese's church, the Friendly Sons of 
St. Patrick, the Donegal Society and the Ancient Order of Hibernians. 
He was a little league baseball umpire for 16 years.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to join with Jack's many friends, his family, 
coworkers and the community in honoring this dedicated professional. I 
send Jack my best wishes for a happy, productive retirement and 
congratulate him on an exemplary career in journalism.

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