[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 2, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E258]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         TRIBUTE TO INDEPENDENT NEWSGROUP EDITOR BILL CONSTINE

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                         HON. JOHN R. MOOLENAAR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 2, 2016

  Mr. MOOLENAAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the late 
Independent Newsgroup editor, Bill Constine. As the son of Vincent and 
Veronica, the husband of Beth and the father of Mindy, Chad and Kevin, 
Bill made many contributions to Owosso, Shiawassee County and the great 
state of Michigan.
   Bill's news career began in 1973 at WOAP, where he started as a DJ 
and became a popular radio personality. Under his leadership as news 
director, the station was recognized by the Michigan Associated Press 
for its excellence. Bill would go on to work at The Flint Journal and 
then WJSZ, a local radio station that he owned until 1994. For the past 
25 years, Bill worked as a reporter and editor at the Independent 
Newsgroup, which publishes local weekly and biweekly papers in 
Shiawassee County, bringing our communities the local news they need.
   As a leader, Bill challenged his employees to go out of their 
comfort zone, but never allowed them to fail. He took people under his 
wing and helped them discover a love for writing. Known for his great 
attention to detail, enthusiasm for pursuing stories, caring manner for 
his staff and his passion for Shiawassee County history, Bill's 
positive impact on the community will be felt for generations.
   On behalf of the Fourth Congressional District of Michigan, I am 
honored today to recognize Bill Constine for his lifetime of work as an 
editor and community leader.

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