[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 20 (Thursday, February 7, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E140]
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RECOGNIZING WES TURNER FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF FORT 
     WORTH, TEXAS THROUGH HIS WORK AT THE FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 7, 2008

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Fort Worth 
Star-Telegram President and Publisher Mr. Wes Turner. After more than 
two decades with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Mr. Turner has retired.
  Mr. Turner began his career at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram in 1975 
and rose through the ranks to become the Vice President of Advertising. 
From 1987 through 1997, he was at various newspapers before returning 
to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram as Publisher.
  While at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Mr. Turner devoted his career 
to ensure that the people of Fort Worth were properly informed about 
the world around them. I know his readers thank him for his efforts.
  Besides his work with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Mr. Turner is 
very active in his community. He serves on the boards of the Fort Worth 
Chamber of Commerce, Performing Arts Fort Worth and the Longhorn 
Council-Boy Scouts of America Foundation. He is Vice Chairman of the 
Van Cliburn Foundation and Campaign Chairman for the United Way of 
Tarrant County.
  Even though Mr. Turner has completed his work at the Fort Worth Star-
Telegram, we can all be thankful that he will maintain his commitment 
to the city of Fort Worth by continuing with his other community 
service endeavors.
  I offer my heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Wes Turner on his 
retirement. His dedication and commitment to providing the truth to the 
citizens of Fort Worth made us all lead better lives. It is an honor to 
represent citizens like Mr. Turner in the 26th Congressional District 
of Texas.

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