[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 53 (Thursday, May 2, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E684]
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          HONORING JOHN McCORMICK, CHICAGO TRIBUNE PAGE EDITOR

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 1, 2002

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to 
John McCormick, winner of the American Society of Newspaper Editors 
(ASNE) 2002 Distinguished Writing Award for Editorial Writing.
  John McCormick is the deputy editorial page editor of the Chicago 
Tribune. He joined the Chicago Tribune editorial board in 2000 and was 
promoted to deputy editor the following year. Prior to joining the 
Tribune, John worked for several years as the Chicago bureau chief for 
Newsweek magazine.
  On April 12, 2002, John was awarded the 2002 Distinguished Writing 
Award for Editorial Writing at the ASNE annual convention in 
Washington, D.C. John has proven his astute writing abilities in 
various editorials for the Tribune including topics ranging from the 
September 11th attacks to the poignant circumstances surrounding the 
death of a Chicago police officer.
  ASNE judges stated the following comment on John's abilities as a 
writer by saying, ``he won the editorial writing award for his eloquent 
commentary on topics including September 11th as well as veteran 
sacrifices that would be cheapened by efforts to sell the naming rights 
to a renovated Soldier Field. In a classic editorial writing style, 
McCormick is a strong advocate without being preachy.''
  John is joined in this recognition by his wife Dawn and their two 
sons, who reside in LaGrange Park, Illinois.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring John 
McCormick on his achievements and wish John many years of future 
success.

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