[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 71 (Thursday, May 1, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E790-E791]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING MR. MICHAEL J. QUINN

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 2008

  Mr. ANDREWS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Michael J. Quinn, 
senior news writer for CBS News Philadelphia, who retired on April 24, 
2008. Mr. Quinn began working in TV news in 1961 at Channel 10, a CBS 
affiliate. During his tenure with Channel 10, Mr. Quinn served as a 
news writer, newscast producer, reporter and news anchor. In 1984, Mr. 
Quinn began working at CBS 3 Eyewitness News, serving as a senior news 
writer and as a producer for the ``Newsmakers'' program.

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  Mr. Quinn has covered many major events over the past decades, 
including numerous presidential elections. In 1988, he was the 
associate producer for coverage of the presidential caucuses in Iowa. 
Mr. Quinn was the producer of the 2000 Republican National Convention 
CBS coverage in Philadelphia. Mr. Quinn also was the producer of the 
inauguration coverage of President George W. Bush in both 2001 and 
2005.
  Madam Speaker, Mr. Quinn spent his long career providing the people 
of Philadelphia with compelling news coverage. Mr. Quinn's hard work 
and dedication to his chosen field has touched the lives of millions of 
Americans. I commend Mr. Quinn for his commitment to broadcast 
journalism and wish him the best for his retirement.

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