[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 109 (Thursday, July 7, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1063]
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                         HONORING JOHN F. WOLFE

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                         HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 7, 2016

  Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. John F. Wolfe, the 
former publisher of my hometown paper, the Columbus Dispatch.
  John passed away on June 24, 2016. He was cherished by all as a 
humble leader, a generous friend and an unselfish advocate for others.
  I was honored and privileged to have known him. He loved our city, 
our state, and our nation greatly. He was a gentle giant whose legacy 
includes improving the quality of life in Columbus for generations to 
come.
  His family purchased the Dispatch in 1905, and as John wrote in his 
farewell letter to readers last year, the world was vastly different 
then. The telegraph and telephone were recent inventions, and the first 
radio broadcast was still a year away.
  Today, it is the Wolfe family legacy that the Dispatch, the very 
paper I grew up reading as a kid in Columbus, stands as a trusted, 
leading and highly respected newspaper in our region and beyond.
  When John became publisher in 1975, his devotion to transform 
Columbus into a vibrant and booming city never wavered.
  He supported the Nationwide Children's Hospital, the Ohio State 
University, the Columbus Zoo, the Franklin Park Conservatory, our 
sports teams and much more. Without a doubt, Columbus would not be what 
it is today without his dedication and commitment to Central Ohioans.
  On behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives, let us offer our 
deepest appreciation for all John F. Wolfe did to serve his family, his 
readers and the people of Columbus, Ohio. He will not be forgotten.

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