[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 101 (Wednesday, June 18, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1269]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE OF TIMOTHY JOHN RUSSERT, JR.

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                               speech of

                       HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 17, 2008

  Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor a staple in the 
American household on Sunday mornings, a political commentator, Tim 
Russert, whose untimely passing on Friday, June 13th in a Washington 
Bureau of NBC News has been a devastation for Americans everywhere. Tim 
Russert, 58, was a native of Buffalo, New York and the NBC News' 
Washington Bureau Chief.
  Russert was an advocate of strong family values founded on principles 
of love and support as displayed in his dedicated marriage with his 
wife, Maureen Orth, and his continued encouragement of his son, Luke.
  A passionate news journalist and attorney, Tim Russert accomplished 
many accolades throughout his lifetime. As a bestselling author and 
inspiration to many, Russert also devoted his time to athletics as an 
elected member of the Baseball Hall of Fame board of directors and as 
an avid supporter of the Washington Nationals and Washington Wizards.
  Tim Russert was a devout Catholic that spent much of his time giving 
back to the community by offering aid to non-profit organizations and 
Catholic charities. Russert was concerned with the welfare of children 
in the community, and specifically those who lost their lives to gun 
violence.
  On behalf of the people of the 11th Congressional District in Ohio 
and the United States Congress, I extend my heartfelt sympathy.

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