[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1239]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   IN RECOGNITION OF MR. GEORGE WEEKS

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                          HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 8, 2006

  Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. George 
Weeks on 40 years of outstanding service to the residents of Michigan 
and to the institution of American journalism.
  Mr. Weeks has dedicated his life to reporting in an honest, 
trustworthy, and professional manner. His commitment to quality 
journalism and public service has been a valuable asset to the greater 
Detroit community and to the State of Michigan.
  George Weeks' fearless pursuit of excellence has touched the lives of 
many. His distinctive ability, combined with his genuine concern for 
the community, has set the standard for journalists and public servants 
to come.
  Although I may not have personally agreed with every commentary, Mr. 
Weeks has always provided unique insight and clarity on political 
issues and current events. His ability to communicate and his true 
devotion to his readers have been incredible assets to our area. His 
presence in our papers will be sincerely missed.
  Today I rise to thank George Weeks for his lifetime of service and 
dedication to our community, to congratulate him on his many 
accomplishments, and to wish him the best in his well-earned 
retirement.

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