[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 115 (Monday, September 25, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1584]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  A TRIBUTE TO MR. RAMON L. YARBOROUGH

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                           HON. MIKE McINTYRE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 25, 2000

  Mr. McINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute and extend my 
most sincere best wishes to Mr. Ramon L. Yarborough, President of 
Fayetteville Publishing Company and publisher of The Fayetteville 
Observer, who will be retiring at the end of September after 35 years 
of service to the citizens of Fayetteville, North Carolina.
  Mr. Yarborough, a native Fayetteville, began working at Fayetteville 
Publishing in September 1965 as its Vice President. Under his 
leadership, the company has expanded greatly and experienced large 
growth. Today, Fayetteville Publishing's properties include The 
Fayetteville Observer, the Fayetteville Online website, and the 
Carolina Trader. It also prints various other publications, including 
the Carolina Flyer at Pope Air Force Base and the Paraglide at Fort 
Bragg.
  Throughout his entire career, Mr. Yarborough not only has worked hard 
to achieve enormous success within his company, but he also has 
generously shared his many talents to make this community a better 
place to live for all. As an active participant in civic and community 
affairs, Mr. Yarborough serves on various boards and foundations, 
including the Methodist College Board of Trustees, North Carolina 
Community College Foundation, Cumberland Community Foundation, the 
Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex, and the North Carolina 
Press Association. He is also a member of St. John's Episcopal Church 
and the Fayetteville Kiwanis Club.
  Jim Rohn once said, ``whoever renders service to many puts himself in 
line for greatness . . . great return, great satisfaction, great 
reputation, and great joy.'' The life of Mr. Yarborough has indeed been 
one exemplified by greatness--a greatness defined by his service to 
others.
  As he enters this next stage of his life, I am confident that Mr. 
Yarborough's talents and energies will continue to be of benefit to 
many. Through his commitment to his family, community, and church, Mr. 
Yarborough will forever be remembered and appreciated for his 
distinguished career and service. Now, it is his turn to enjoy the good 
life he has given to so many. May God's strength, peace, and joy be 
with Mr. Yarborough always.

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