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




    PAYING TRIBUTE TO GEORGE WEEKS, A MICHIGAN JOURNALIST AND AUTHOR

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 8, 2006

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the 
accomplishments of George Weeks, who is retiring after more than a 
quarter century of serving the people of Michigan as their journalistic 
eyes and ears on the comings and goings of their elected officials.
  George Weeks is well-known and highly regarded in Michigan where, as 
a journalist, author of several books, and columnist, he has chronicled 
the actions of Michigan leaders in local, state and federal government.
  During his career, George served in Michigan and in Washington, DC 
for 14 years as a reporter, bureau chief, and foreign correspondent for 
United Press International (UPI). In Washington, he covered the White 
House, State Department and Pentagon, and was a panelist on radio and 
television shows, including NBC's ``Meet the Press.''
  From his days as a Michigan State University (MSU) student working as 
a stringer for both The Detroit News and UPI, George's career has 
spanned the terms of at least 7 U.S. Presidents and 5 Michigan 
Governors. In fact, George interrupted his journalistic career to work 
as press secretary and later Chief of Staff for Michigan Governor 
William Milliken.
  Thankfully, George's love of journalism brought him back to The 
Detroit News as a columnist where he has become a Michigan icon, 
writing about politics as well as state and federal issues with insight 
and historical perspective. His commitment to quality journalism has 
made him a highly respected favorite with readers across the state.
  The good news for Michigan readers and admirers of George is that 
while he may be stepping down as a regular Detroit News columnist, he 
still plans on writing occasional columns and also will be taking time 
to pursue some of his other writing interests.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring George Weeks 
for the role model he is to young journalists just starting out, and 
for his integrity and commitment as a leader in his chosen field. He is 
truly deserving of our respect and admiration.

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