[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 1 (Wednesday, January 23, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2]
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                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO LEONARD GREGORY

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 23, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to Leonard Gregory and thank him for his extraordinary 
contributions to both the Pueblo Chieftain and the greater community of 
Pueblo, Colorado. Len's life-long dedication to the pursuit of 
excellence as a columnist and editor at the Pueblo Chieftain is matched 
only by the level of integrity and honesty with which he has conducted 
himself each and every day in that pursuit. He will always be 
remembered as an employee with the utmost dedication and talent, and 
will continue to be known as a leader in his community. As he 
celebrates his retirement, let it be known that it is a great loss not 
only for the paper, but also for a town that has relied on him for his 
wisdom and insight throughout his extraordinary tenure.
  As a 38-year employee at the Pueblo Chieftain, Len's dedication, work 
ethic and unparalleled skill as a newsman ensured his unfettered rise 
through the ranks of the organization. He began his career in 1964 as a 
composing room employee, and then transferred to the newsroom in 1972 
as a courthouse and general assignment reporter. In 1988, he was 
promoted from city editor to managing editor, and in 1999 was promoted 
to executive editor, where he oversaw the newsroom operation, served on 
the editorial board and represented the newspaper in the Pueblo 
community.
  Since he began writing for the Chieftain, Len has distinguished 
himself as much more than an average employee. He has received numerous 
awards from the Colorado Press Association and the Colorado Associated 
Press Editors and Reporters for his column, which he began writing in 
1979. He was named outstanding Alumnus by the University of Southern 
Colorado Alumni Association, and Newspaper Person of the Year by the 
Southern Colorado Press Club. Len's distinguished service and 
dedication is not limited to his professional endeavors, as he has 
proven himself an active leader within the community as well. He is 
currently a member of a number of organizations, including the Pueblo 
School District 60 Foundation Board, the University of Southern 
Colorado's Foundation Board and President's Advisory Council, and the 
Holy Family Parish Finance Council.
  Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Len Gregory is a man of unparalleled 
dedication and commitment to both his professional and philanthropic 
endeavors. It is his unrelenting passion for each and every thing he 
does, as well as his spirit of honesty and integrity with which he has 
always conducted himself, that I wish to bring before this body of 
Congress. Len Gregory is a remarkable man, who has achieved 
extraordinary things in his career and in his community, and I would 
like to extend to him my congratulations on his retirement and wish him 
the best in his future endeavors.

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