[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 14 (Wednesday, February 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E113]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING DETROIT NEWS SENIOR WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT RICHARD A. RYAN 
                          UPON HIS RETIREMENT

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                          HON. PETER HOEKSTRA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 8, 2006

  Mr. HOEKSTRA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor The Detroit News 
Senior Washington Correspondent, Richard A. Ryan upon his retirement.
  Dick Ryan is a dedicated professional who devoted his career to 
journalism, beginning with the Muskegon Chronicle, a daily newspaper 
located in Michigan's Second Congressional District.
  Dick Ryan went on to acquire nearly four decades of experience with 
The Detroit News, including serving 37 years in the Washington bureau 
as a correspondent.
  His reporting on public policy and politics includes covering 
Congress, the U.S. Supreme Court, multiple foreign assignments and 
seven Presidencies beginning with President Richard Nixon.
  He witnessed firsthand President Ronald Reagan's speech in 1987 at 
Brandenberg Gate that two years later led to the fall of the Berlin 
Wall, as well as Egyptian leader Anwar Sadat's historic journey to 
Jerusalem in 1977 to initiate a peace process.
  Dick Ryan's peers have recognized his accomplishments and dedication 
by appointing him to such positions as president of the National Press 
Club and president of the legendary Gridiron Club.
  Mr. Speaker, please let it be known on this eighth day of February in 
2006, that the U.S. House of Representatives acknowledges the 
contributions and achievements of Dick Ryan and wishes him well upon 
his retirement.

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