[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 25, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E396-E397]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO JACK POLLOCK

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                           HON. ADRIAN SMITH

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 25, 2009

  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, I rise today to remember a 
fellow Nebraskan who made our state proud in so many ways. Jack 
Pollock, from the town of Ogallala, Nebraska, was long a fixture in the 
Nebraska newspaper industry and an inductee to the Nebraska Journalism 
Hall of Fame.
  Unfortunately, Jack passed away earlier this week. My heart goes out 
to his wife, Beverly, and his family.
  Each year, the NEBRASKAland Foundation celebrates Nebraska's entrance 
into the union.

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During this event, the Foundation honors distinguished Nebraskans for 
the impressive contributions to the State of Nebraska.
  This year, Jack was selected to receive the WagonMaster Award, which 
recognizes citizens for their leadership in causes which benefit our 
state or nation, and who have set a tremendous example to others. This 
was an honor which was richly deserved, and I can think of no one 
better.
  Jack's dedication to his craft, his profession, and his community 
truly sets the bar high for the rest of us. He will be missed, but he 
will continue to set an example for others to follow.

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