[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 14 (Tuesday, January 29, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E112]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE OHIO NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION'S 75 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                         HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 29, 2008

  Mr. TIBERI. Madam Speaker, congratulations are in order for the Ohio 
Newspaper Association, which is celebrating 75 years of service to its 
members and those who read and use newspapers every day. The ONA 
represents 83 daily newspapers, more than 170 weeklies, and over 150 
newspaper Web sites.
  As you might expect, the ONA provides effective representation for 
its members before all levels of government, but it does far more than 
that. The association has long been a strong advocate for open 
government, benefiting all our citizens. It also provides seminars, 
workshops, and other tools for professional development.
  Just as important are the activities of the affiliated Ohio 
Newspapers Foundation. This charitable organization provides 
scholarships and internships for journalism students, assistance to 
high school newspapers, and sponsors projects promoting literacy across 
Ohio.
  For 75 years, the Ohio Newspaper Association and its members have 
provided leadership in promoting freedom of the press and a well-
informed society, ideals that are important to all of us. I join others 
throughout our State in wishing them decades of more success.

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