[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 12 (Thursday, January 21, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E60]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF MR. MARK SHIELDS

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                         HON. BRENDAN F. BOYLE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 21, 2021

  Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, it is my honor 
to recognize Mark Shields, a United States Marine veteran and longtime 
American political commentator before the United States House of 
Representatives. Mr. Shields, a fellow alumnus of the University of 
Notre Dame, has led a fulfilling career that embodies a lifetime of 
journalistic integrity and service to the American people.
  Mr. Shields entered the political world in 1965 when he accepted a 
position to serve as Wisconsin Senator William Proxmire's legislative 
assistant in Washington, DC. From there, Mr. Shields continued on his 
path in politics, serving on dozens of local, state, and national 
campaigns throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
  Mr. Shields is perhaps best known for his role as a trusted and 
engaging political commentator featured on programs, including PBS' 
``The NewsHour'' and CNN's ``Capital Gang.'' For 33 years, up until 
stepping back from his regular duties in December 2020, Mark Shields 
graced the American public with his thoughtful and expert political 
analysis on the ``PBS NewsHour'' program, where he reported on the 
facts and the news with principle and grace.
  Mark Shields' career continues to serve as a symbol for Americans 
nationwide who strive to follow their passions and seek to make a 
difference. Mr. Shields's regular commentary on ``PBS NewsHour'' will 
certainly be missed--but never forgotten. I wish Mr. Shields and his 
family the best in their future endeavors.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in extending our 
sincerest appreciation to Mark Shields for his extraordinary 
contributions to our society.

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