[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16953]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



 HONORING JOEL PETT FOR HIS 2000 PULITZER PRIZE IN EDITORIAL CARTOONING

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                          HON. ERNIE FLETCHER

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 27, 2000

  Mr. FLETCHER. Mr. Speaker, It is my honor to recognize today the 
outstanding achievement of Joel Pett for being awarded the 2000 
Pulitzer Prize in Editorial Cartooning.
  Since 1984, Joel has served in the capacity of Editorial Cartoonist 
with the Lexington Herald Leader and has produced cartoons on local and 
national government. Since that day in 1984--Pett's outstanding and 
talented work has appeared in many newspapers and magazines around 
America. This is why it is not surprising that he was recognized with 
such a prestigious national award.
  With keen wit and acute perception, he has been able to highlight 
subtle perspectives that demand a more careful examination by the 
public. By presenting difficult topics in a comical way, Joel Pett is 
able to touch upon the core issues within the daily life of politics 
and government.
  His distinction as the recipient of the 2000 Pulitzer Prize for 
Editorial Cartooning is one that highlights his creativity, 
inventiveness and intellect. Joel is a talented professional journalist 
who is dedicated to his work that he presents to readers throughout the 
year. I know that the Lexington Herald Leader, Lexington community and 
Commonwealth, of Kentucky are all proud of his outstanding achievement.
  It is a pleasure to recognize Joel Pett, on the House floor today, 
for his superior work in political cartoons that has earned him the 
2000 Pulitzer Prize in Editorial Cartooning.

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