[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 95 (Monday, July 15, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1257]
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                      TRIBUTE TO MR. JOHN WALLACH

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                          HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 15, 2002

  Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, today I join the chorus of voices 
around the world to express my admiration and respect for Mr. John 
Wallach. On July 10, 2002, John Wallach passed away after a life of 
passion, hope, and heart. I offer my condolences to the family and 
friends of this truly great man.
  Throughout his life, John Wallach approached all things with 
heartfelt passion. As an award-winning journalist, peace activist, and 
friend to so many individuals throughout the world, Mr. Wallach 
inspired those around him to believe in themselves and achieve their 
dreams.
  I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Wallach through his work as founder 
of, and force behind, the organization Seeds of Peace. Seeds of Peace 
promotes understanding and long-term stability by uniting teenagers 
from areas of regional conflict for a unique mediating program at its 
neutral site in Otisfield, Maine. It was John Wallach's confidence that 
hope and progress can succeed that enabled Seeds of Peace to grow from 
simply an idea into the world leader in conflict resolution for youth. 
I have personally visited this camp in Maine, and seen first-hand the 
positive effect it has on the participants. Seeds of Peace has 
established a network of peace builders, who now serve as an 
inspirational part of John Wallach's legacy.
  Before embarking on a second career as an ambassador of peace and 
mutual understanding, Mr. Wallach had a distinguished career in 
journalism and as an author. From 1968 to 1994, he served as diplomatic 
correspondent, White House correspondent, and foreign editor for the 
Hearst Newspapers. His articles earned many prizes, including two 
Overseas Press Club awards, the Edward Weintal Prize and the Edwin Hood 
Award, the highest honor presented by the National Press Club. In 1979, 
President Carter presented Mr. Wallach with the Congressional Committee 
of Correspondents Award for his coverage of the Egyptian-Israeli Camp 
David summit. As an author, he co-authored with his wife Janet Wallach, 
three books, Arafat: In The Eyes of the Beholder, Still Small Voices, 
and The New Palestinians. Mr. Wallach has also written The Enemy has a 
Face.
  John Wallach was a man with an enormous heart. Throughout his life he 
took chances to make progress, and motivated others to follow their 
hearts. The world is a better place because of John Wallach, and I join 
many people around the world to commend him and thank him for what he 
has done.

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