[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 6 (Wednesday, February 4, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S376]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               ANDY REESE

  Mr. COCHRAN. Mr. President, today in Mississippi, funeral services 
were held for Andy Reese, who was a long time reporter for United Press 
International and later served as the public information officer of the 
Mississippi House of Representatives.
  He was a friend of mine and of many others who had the good fortune 
to come to know him. He was totally trustworthy, very intelligent, and 
dependably accurate in his reporting. Our state has suffered a great 
loss.
  I ask unanimous consent that an editorial in today's Clarion Ledger 
of Jackson, MS which eloquently describes his career and his wonderful 
qualities be printed in the Record.
  There being no objection, the editorial was ordered to be printed in 
the Record, as follows:

                             ``Andy'' Reese


                   A quiet man with a powerful voice

       For most Mississippians, the name of Andrew ``Andy'' Reese 
     was anything but a household word. But, the words he spoke 
     and wrote made a powerful impact on this state.
       Reese, of Jackson, died Sunday at age 65. For 28 years, he 
     worked for United Press International (UPI), covering some of 
     the biggest stories of the civil rights era here.
       Since 1985, he provided the calming voice that was the 
     bridge between the fractious media and sea of egos that is 
     the Legislature, serving as House public relations officer.
       He was as calm, thoughtful and informative during the heat 
     of a legislative battle as he was during those thorny times 
     in the '60s when chaos seemed to reign supreme.
       Reese had a soft, quiet voice, filled with humor and 
     respect for all he met and lending reason in times of 
     turmoil. But, his impact was thunderous. His integrity was 
     unimpeachable, his reputation solid, his trust sure.
       Reese is to be buried today. But, his influence upon this 
     state will not be forgotten. His honesty and intellect will 
     be remembered as guidelines for others to follow.

     

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