[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 175 (Tuesday, December 6, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1605]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATIONS TO DIANNE ELIZABETH OSIS ON HER RETIREMENT AFTER 36 
   YEARS AS CHAIRWOMAN AND PRESIDENT OF SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 6, 2016

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Springfield Business 
Journal founder Dianne Elizabeth Osis on her retirement after 36 years 
as chairwoman and president.
  The Springfield Business Journal has been a staple of Springfield 
since 1983 and has provided the area with outstanding business news. 
The Springfield Business Journal was founded by Osis in 1983 with 
humble beginnings and transformed in the 36 years into a pillar of 
journalism in the Springfield area. Osis is an example of exemplary 
hard work.
  Although Osis is retiring from her position as chairwoman on January 
1, 2017, she still plans on keeping her board position at the 
Springfield Business Journal. It is my pleasure to recognize her great 
achievements and wish the staff of the Springfield Business Journal a 
joyous and well-earned celebration of their success over the years. She 
has made southwest Missouri a better place to live and made me proud to 
serve the 7th Congressional District.

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