[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 120 (Tuesday, July 22, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1523]
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                       TRIBUTE TO ROBERT BLOSSER

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 22, 2008

  Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, let me take this opportunity to pay 
tribute to Robert Blosser of Jefferson City, MO, who was recently 
inducted into the Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame.
  In 1932, Mr. Blosser began his lifelong career with the Jefferson 
City News Tribune at the age of 18. For a 30 month stretch, Mr. Blosser 
left for WWII as a combat photographer. Upon his homecoming in 1945, he 
faithfully returned to the News Tribune. With time, Mr. Blosser became 
the company's president and also served as president of a local 
television station owned by the News Tribune. Mr. Blosser's leadership 
was recognized by the Missouri Press Association when he was elected 
president of the association in 1976. After numerous years with the 
News Tribune, Mr. Blosser retired in 1984. He continued to serve on the 
News Tribune's board of directors until earlier this year when the 
company was sold.
  In addition to these accomplishments, Mr. Blosser served on the board 
of Chamber of Commerce and Salvation Army in Jefferson City. He has 
delivered Meals on Wheels for more than 20 years. Mr. Blosser also is 
an active Lion's Club member and served on the board of the United Way. 
Still today, at the age of 93, Mr. Blosser mentors at East Grade School 
in Jefferson City and serves on the board of the Senior Nutrition 
Center where he frequently volunteers. On top of these achievements, 
Mr. Blosser and his wife, Marge, have three children.
  Madam Speaker, Robert Blosser has distinguished himself as a valuable 
leader of his community and as a role model for young Americans. I know 
that members of the House will join me in wishing Robert Blosser all 
the best.

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