[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 104]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO FRED BROWN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 23, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize a retiring icon of the Colorado media community. For over 
forty years, Fred has dazzled and charmed Colorado readers with his 
witty intellect and supercharged rhetoric that has resulted in a large 
and loyal following of political minded readers around the state.
  Fred began his life in journalism as an undergraduate at Colorado 
State University in the late 1950's. After graduation, he went on to 
receive his Masters in Journalism in 1963 from the prestigious Medill 
School of Journalism at Northwestern University. In June of that year, 
Fred went to work with the Denver Post, and began a career that would 
last almost four decades.
  As a journalist, Fred covered many issues concerning Colorado, most 
notably politics and government, a topic he covered for The Post for 
over twenty-five years. He also wrote for the editorial page and his 
weekly columns were features every Friday guaranteeing to inform 
Coloradans of breaking political events around the nation.
  In addition to his duties, Fred also found time to serve his 
profession in the pursuit of journalistic excellence. His goal to 
ensure ethics in journalism was demonstrated in his service to the 
Society of Professional Journalists. He has served as society 
President, co-authored the Society's Code of Ethics, and served as 
Chairman and Co-Chair of the SBJ's National Ethics Committee.
  Mr. Speaker, Fred Brown's accomplishments and dedication to 
excellence in journalism certainly deserve the recognition of this body 
of Congress. Fred serves as a symbol for aspiring journalists and 
political patrons throughout Colorado and the nation. I would 
personally like to thank Fred for his commitment to ethics in 
journalism and his diligence in informing the public of our nation's 
governmental proceedings. Congratulations Fred, and good luck in your 
future endeavors.

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