[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 12 (Tuesday, January 30, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E50]
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               HONORING HUGH MCDIARMID ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 30, 2001

  Mr. DINGELL Mr. Speaker, today I speak on behalf of myself and my 
colleague, Mr. Upton, to recognize honor and salute my dear friend Hugh 
McDiarmid on his retirement from the The Detroit Free Press and for his 
many years of dedicated political reporting.
  Hugh stated his career in journalism more than 40 years ago at the 
Journal Herald in Ohio and has covered politics ever since. For the 
past 25 years, Hugh has written for The Free Press. In short, he has 
become an institution in Michigan politics.
  Hugh's columns are legendary for their keen political insights. 
Indeed, few reporters can hold a candle to Hugh's skills as a 
journalist, much less match his unflappable wit--which I have born the 
brunt of upon occasion.
  Hugh's retirement does not mean that those of us who love his columns 
will be completely bereft of his voice altogether. Hugh will continue 
to contribute articles to The Free Press, and for that we are grateful.
  Mr. Speaker, as Hugh leaves behind a long and rich history at The 
Free Press to spend time with his family, I would ask that all of may 
colleagues salute Hugh, his good reporting, biting wit and above all 
his earnest good will and compassion for his fellow man.

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