[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 18]
[House]
[Page 24748]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         JOURNALIST NEAL PIERCE

  (Mr. BLUMENAUER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. BLUMENAUER. Last night, friends and colleagues gathered to honor 
30 years of outstanding journalistic accomplishments of Neal Pierce, a 
founder of the National Journal, editor of the Congressional Quarterly, 
a prolific writer on public affairs, a syndicated columnist, and author 
of a dozen books.
  His most important contribution has been his keen observations about 
State and local governments, especially about America's regions, our 
metropolitan areas that have been the location of the growth and 
cultural and economic progress that has made such an impact on America.
  He has not merely chronicled these developments. His insightful 
analysis has helped make communities better. That is the ultimate role 
of the journalist and is deeply appreciated by his many friends, 
admirers, and readers, to say nothing of millions of Americans who have 
benefited from his analysis. We thank you, Neal.

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