[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 153 (Wednesday, October 30, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1618-E1619]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING BRAD STUTZMAN

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 30, 2013

  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the distinguished career of 
journalist Brad Stutzman. With his retirement approaching, he will soon 
begin the next chapter of his life.
  Brad began his newspaper career 35 years ago in his hometown of 
Binghamton, N.Y. where he worked as a copy boy. Moving to Texas in 
1981, Brad quickly put his stamp on journalism in the Lone Star State 
writing news and feature articles along with editorials and columns. 
His commentaries also appear in the Pflugerville Pflag, Cedar Park-
Leander Statesman, Bastrop Advertiser, and Smithville Times. Brad 
Stutzman has served as editor for the Round Rock Leader, my hometown 
paper, since 2005.

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  Brad's writing, which can be both funny and informative, brings to 
life the words of fellow journalist John Grogan of The Philadelphia 
Inquirer, ``In the English language, it all comes down to this: Twenty-
six letters, when combined correctly, can create magic. Twenty-six 
letters form the foundation of a free, informed society.'' Fortunately 
for the people of central Texas, Brad used his tremendous gifts in 
service of superb journalism.
  I've been friends with Brad for a long, long time. People in politics 
always seem to have trouble with reporters and editors in many 
instances. Yet I've always found him to be a fair and impartial 
reporter and his editorial policies were intelligent and well written 
and in most cases I agreed with him. I consider Brad a friend and I'll 
miss him. I'm sorry to see him go.
  Retirement is something to be celebrated and enjoyed. It is not the 
end of a career, but rather the beginning of a new adventure. Both 
Erika and I wish Brad and his wife Ellen only the best in the years 
ahead.

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