[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 13 (Friday, January 27, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E83]
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                      A TRIBUTE TO HENRY S. TRYSLA

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                           HON. ADRIAN SMITH

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 27, 2012

  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an icon of 
the Eastern Nebraska business community, Henry Trysla. I was saddened 
to learn this week he had passed away at the age of 82. Henry's life 
was linked with Nebraska newspapers for more than 50 years. Beginning 
as a young reporter and columnist at the South Sioux City Star, he rose 
through the ranks to become the paper's editor and then a contributing 
writer after his retirement.
  Henry served as president of the Nebraska Press Association which 
bestowed on him its highest honor, Master Editor-Publisher. A Nebraska 
Press Association Hall of Fame inductee, Henry led the South Sioux City 
Star to nine community service awards.
  Henry's accomplishments did not stop with his professional life. He 
was also a devoted family man and community leader. He and Margaret, 
his wife of 52 years, raised five children and have twelve 
grandchildren. Henry was active in the South Sioux City community, 
holding a variety of offices in service organizations and receiving 
numerous awards, including the Optimist Club Service to Youth Award. He 
was also a founding member of the board of directors of Dakota County 
State Bank, and he was instrumental in creating a park along the 
Missouri River.
  Henry lived life to its fullest and is an example to us all. He 
leaves behind a loving family, a grateful community, and a lasting 
journalistic legacy. Henry was a very special Nebraskan who will be 
truly missed. May his memory be a blessing.

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