[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 23]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 31997]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO MR. JOHN MUTKA

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 25, 2003

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I 
congratulate one of the most dedicated and hardworking citizens of the 
First Congressional District of Indiana, Mr. John Mutka. John has spent 
the past 40 years of his life working as a sports writer and columnist 
for the Post Tribune newspaper in Northwest Indiana. He will retire on 
Monday, November 24, 2003. His career in journalism has allowed him the 
opportunity to reach out to numerous people, and therefore has made a 
positive impact within his community.
  John is an institution in Northwest Indiana, a household name to the 
thousands of residents who have read his work for the past 40 years. He 
is also known statewide and nationally for his excellence in sports 
journalism. This year, John was named Sportswriter of the Year by the 
National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association. Also this year, 
he was honored by being inducted into the Indiana Sportswriters and 
Sportscasters Hall of Fame, and subsequently earned a Lifetime 
Achievement Award at the Lake County Sportsmanship banquet.
  John has given his time and efforts generously throughout his career. 
Along with his many accomplishments, John has also been recognized by 
the Indiana High School Athletic Association, the Indiana Football 
Coaches Association, and the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association for 
his dedication and hard work.
  Mr. Speaker, John exemplifies the values of all great Hoosiers 
through his dedication, his work ethic, his loyalty and humility. His 
continued commitment and devotion to all of Northwest Indiana is worthy 
of the highest commendation. I respectfully ask that you and my other 
distinguished colleagues join me in congratulating him on his well-
deserved retirement, and continued success in all his future endeavors.

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