[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 20 (Monday, February 3, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E151-E152]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING JOE CRANKSHAW

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                          HON. PATRICK MURPHY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 3, 2014

  Mr. MURPHY of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Joe 
Crankshaw for his 56 years in the newspaper business. Mr. Crankshaw was 
born during the Great Depression, an era in journalism known as the 
``Age of the Columnists'' which saw a rise in photojournalism and 35mm 
photography. It was the heyday of newsreels and copy was still done by 
typewriters and edited with scissors and glue.
  Mr. Crankshaw began his career in 1958 when he was hired by Ernie 
Lyons, editor of the then-weekly Stuart News. After five years, Mr. 
Crankshaw moved on to The Florida Times Union and The Miami Herald 
where his stories consistently made the front page.
  In 1991 Mr. Crankshaw rejoined the Scripps Treasure Coast team where 
he was recognized as one of the best by his publisher and colleagues. 
In the years since, Mr. Crankshaw has been quick to take advantage of 
modern technology and the many more recent innovations in media. 
According to a Scripps Treasure Coast reporter, Mr. Crankshaw received 
an iPhone for his 80th birthday and within a few days was sharing apps 
with co-workers half his age.
  It is humbling to recognize Mr. Crankshaw's engagement and activism 
outside of the newsroom. In addition to being a family man with two 
daughters and two stepchildren, Mr. Crankshaw loves sharing his 
knowledge and experiences to those with journalistic ambitions. Last 
year, he presented a guest lecture to journalism students in Utah where 
he was warmly welcomed via video conferencing. A Korean War veteran, he 
has always made it a mission to keep the best interests of our military 
and veterans and their families a priority; and ultimately, Mr. 
Crankshaw has served as a role model and inspiring figure in northern

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Palm Beach and Treasure Coast communities. Though he will be sincerely 
missed in the newsroom, I wish him the best in retirement.

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