[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 26 (Tuesday, March 8, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E380-E381]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO JOHN KAUFFMAN ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 8, 2005

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to pay special 
tribute to Mr. John Kauffman, upon his retirement as the Managing 
Editor of the Advertiser-Tribune Newspaper in Tiffin, Ohio.
  John Kauffman, like many young Americans, entered his adulthood by 
proudly serving his country as a member of the United States Navy. 
After John's enlistment, he attended and graduated from The Ohio State 
University where he was an integral part of the student newspaper, The 
Lantern.
  Upon graduation, John embarked on his journalistic career at the 
Ypsilanti Press in Michigan and later served as Editor of the Kenton 
Times. Then in 1981, John accepted his current position as Managing 
Editor of the Advertiser-Tribune where he has provided constant 
leadership.
  Drawing upon his past experiences, John has brought stability and 
journalistic integrity to a newspaper which has seen tremendous 
changes. As Managing Editor, John remained cognizant of the Advertiser-
Tribune's rich history which can be traced to 1832 with the beginnings 
of the Seneca Advertiser and its predecessor, the Seneca Patriot. With 
this rich

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history in mind, John has displayed great leadership by effectively 
communicating the mission at hand and adapting to the ever changing 
world around him.
  Through John's drive and leadership, the Advertiser-Tribune 
instituted a Sunday edition in 1989, daily publishing in 1990 and 
converted to a morning publishing cycle in 1992. After 23 years of 
distinguished service to the residents of Tiffin and Seneca County, 
John leaves behind the legacy of a paper inspired by dedication and 
compassion.
  In addition to John Kauffman's commitment to the Advertiser-Tribune, 
he has shown an unwavering desire to be an active participant in his 
community. Whether it is his activity in his local church, or his 
participation in the League of Women Voters' candidates' night, John 
has continued to lead by example.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying special tribute 
to Mr. John Kauffman. Our communities are well served by having such 
honorable and giving citizens, like John, who care about their well 
being and stability. We wish John and his family all the best as we pay 
tribute to one of Ohio's finest citizens.

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