[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 69 (Thursday, May 13, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E957]
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                        RECOGNIZING LEW FERGUSON

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                            HON. JERRY MORAN

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 13, 1999

  Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize Lew 
Ferguson for his dedication and service to the people of Kansas. On 
July 1, Mr. Ferguson will retire after 29 years of distinguished 
service as the Associated Press correspondent at the Statehouse in 
Topeka, Kansas.
  Upon graduation from the University of Oklahoma, Mr. Ferguson began 
his career in journalism working as sports and wire editor for the 
Ponca City News in Oklahoma. He eventually joined the Associated Press 
staff and made his way to their Kansas City office. Although he had 
established a formidable career in sports journalism, Mr. Ferguson 
developed an interest in politics. In late 1970, he transferred to 
Topeka to cover Kansas state politics and government for the Associated 
Press.
  During his tenure as the Associated Press correspondent in Topeka, 
Mr. Ferguson developed into a legend, earning a reputation for 
objectivity and impeccable integrity. For 29 years he faithfully 
informed Kansans of the issues and actions in state government that 
would affect their everyday lives. In recognition of his work, he 
received the Kansas Supreme Court's Justice Award in 1992. Lew Ferguson 
will be remembered for his impartiality and knowledge in reporting and 
his friendliness and enthusiasm in all aspects of his activities in the 
Statehouse. I wish Lew and his family the very best.

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