[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 53 (Thursday, April 22, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E628-E629]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO GARY THOMAS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 22, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate Gary Thomas on his recent retirement from the Daily 
Sentinel in Grand Junction, Colorado after nearly forty years of 
service as a pre-press worker. His behind the scenes efforts have 
helped to ensure the high quality that Grand Junction residents have 
come to expect from their newspaper, and it is my privilege to pay 
tribute to his outstanding career today.
  During his career, which began in the days when operating a press was 
truly dangerous work, Gary has seen many changes, including

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four different publishers. Gary's dedication to the paper was most 
prevalent when the Sentinel burned down in 1974. To ensure the paper 
was still delivered on time he drove daily to Glenwood Springs to print 
the paper between shifts clearing the rubble from the fire. After 14 
years as a pressman, Gary moved to the camera department, preparing 
photos for printing. His hard work and skills helped establish the 
Sentinel's reputation for superb color photography.
   -Mr. Speaker, I am honored to bring the career of Gary Thomas to the 
attention of this body of Congress and this Nation. I would like to 
congratulate him on an outstanding career. His tireless work has been 
crucial in ensuring the quality of the Daily Sentinel, and I would like 
to wish him the best in his retirement.

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