[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20031]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOHN SANKO

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 28, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to rise and pay tribute 
to journalist John Sanko and thank him for his contributions to 
Colorado as a political correspondent for the Rocky Mountain News. The 
level of integrity and honesty that John has shown throughout his 41 
years of reporting on Colorado politics is truly exceptional and worthy 
of recognition by this body of Congress. As John moves on to 
retirement, let it be known that the citizens of Colorado and I are 
eternally grateful for the outstanding work he has done covering 
Colorado politics.
  John will be remembered most for the integrity with which he 
performed his job. He spent 21 years with United Press International 
before joining the Rocky Mountain News. During his 41 years covering 
Colorado politics from the Capitol dome, John developed a reputation as 
top-notch reporter. He was known for his hard work ethic, having never 
missed a day of work, never filing for overtime, and never taking 
vacation without some arm-twisting. He was an extremely productive 
journalist, submitting an average of two stories every workday. John 
simply loved being a journalist and his presence will be sorely missed.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to commend journalist John Sanko for 
his unwavering commitment to the citizens of Colorado. The enthusiasm 
he brought to the job, and the contributions he made to the field of 
journalism, will never be forgotten. It is an honor to recognize him 
today before this body of Congress and this Nation. I have personally 
known John for many years, respect him tremendously, and will dearly 
miss him. Thanks for your service, John. I wish you the very best in 
your retirement.

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