[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 107 (Tuesday, July 5, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1021]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING GARY BERBLINGER

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                            HON. JASON SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 5, 2016

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Gary 
Berblinger as he retires after 46 years in publishing. Gary began his 
career in Belleville, Illinois in 1973 and continued to work in 
journalism in St. Louis and in Bradenton, Florida. Since 2006, he has 
worked in Park Hills, Missouri, first as business manager and since 
2008, as publisher of the Daily Journal, Farmington Press, and Democrat 
News.
  Gary has distinguished himself in the communities he serves as a 
member of the St. Francois County Rotary Club, Greater Farmington 
Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the St. Francois County Community 
Partnership. He and his wife Mary have been members of St. Joseph 
Catholic Church in Farmington.
  Mary says of her husband's retirement, ``I'm looking forward to 
having him home. He's worked 50 years of his life. He has always loved 
his job. His work has been his hobby, too. Now is our time to travel 
and go see the kids and grandkids.''
  In celebration of his dedication to publishing, his community 
involvement, and his citizenship, it is my pleasure to recognize Mr. 
Gary Berblinger of Farmington, Missouri before the United States House 
of Representatives.

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