[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 129 (Friday, September 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1586]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING MIKE FLYNN, RECIPIENT OF THE WASHINGTONIAN OF THE YEAR 
                                 AWARD

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2012

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Mike 
Flynn on being honored with the Washingtonian of the Year award from 
the Association of Washington Generals. This annual award is given to a 
citizen of Washington State for outstanding community service.
  Mr. Flynn worked for 24 years as the editor and publisher of the 
Puget Sound Business Journal. In that position, he was widely 
recognized throughout the region's business community. He led the 
newspaper with a vision of not only reporting on the business sector, 
but using the print medium to foster valuable relationships throughout 
the community.
  In 2006, Mr. Flynn retired from the Puget Sound Business Journal and 
turned his focus to community and non-profit causes. In that time, he 
has served on the boards of various community organizations. He 
continues to be dedicated to building relationships, helping start-up 
entrepreneurs, and expanding opportunities in rural areas.
  Each year, the Association of Washington Generals awards the 
Washingtonian of the Year award to someone who has shown special 
dedication to serving Washington State. The Association is proud of the 
unique characteristics of Washington State--ranging from our State's 
outstanding physical beauty to the people who strive to make Washington 
a better place to call home. The Washingtonian of the Year embodies the 
Association's devotion to improving our State's communities.
   Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I recognize Mike Flynn. His 
dedication to serving our community is an inspiration to others.

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