[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22785]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                       TRIBUTE TO JOHN D. GRAHAM

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                        HON. RICHARD A. GEPHARDT

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 14, 2002

  Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to John D. 
Graham, a great business leader in St. Louis, and a pioneer in the 
communications industry. Over the years, I have been proud to see what 
was once a small St. Louis public relations firm grow to become what is 
now a widely respected international powerhouse--Fleishman-Hillard. One 
of the key reasons that this company has become a worldwide leader in 
the communications industry is the leadership provided by John Graham, 
its Chairman and CEO.
  Recently, that leadership earned John some well-deserved recognition. 
John received one of my state's greatest honors, the Missouri Honor 
Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism. He joins an impressive 
list of past recipients, which includes Winston Churchill, Walter 
Cronkite, Gordon Parks, George Gallup, and Tom Brokaw.
  In presenting the award, it was noted that John has not only built 
Fleishman-Hillard into one of the largest agencies in the world, but 
that he has consistently sought to improve the ethics, integrity, and 
quality in the practice of his profession. John has always understood 
the responsibility that comes with communicating with the public, and 
his emphasis on professional, honest representation has made his 
company the gold standard for public relations firms.
  There is no one more deserving of the Missouri Honor Medal for 
Distinguished Service in Journalism than John Graham. He will continue 
to do great things for both Fleishman-Hillard and the St. Louis 
community. I am proud to call him a friend, and salute his efforts.

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