[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22011]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING MR. JERRY TIDWELL OF GRANBURY, TEXAS FOR HIS ELECTION AS 
            PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION

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                           HON. CHET EDWARDS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 14, 2006

  Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and honor Mr. 
Jerry Tidwell of Granbury, Texas for his recent election as president 
of the National Newspaper Association (NNA).
  Whether it is serving as the publisher of the Hood County News or 
president of NNA, Mr. Tidwell's 36 years of dedicated service to the 
newspaper business and the local community are proof of the positive 
impact one person can have on others.
  As a humble man whose actions speak louder than words, Jerry Tidwell 
is the kind of person that sets an inspiring example for us all to 
follow. He doesn't enjoy the attention much, but let me add my voice to 
the chorus of those who respect his steady leadership. Put simply, 
Jerry Tidwell is the very best Texas has to offer and it is an honor to 
represent him in Congress.
  Mr. Speaker, we need more leaders like Jerry Tidwell in our midst 
that truly make a difference in their community, state, and country. At 
this time, I ask Members to join me in offering our heartfelt 
appreciation and best wishes for continued success to a great 
newspaperman and friend--Mr. Jerry Tidwell of Granbury, Texas.
  We wish him well and hope that he can enjoy this time with fellow 
colleagues, family, and friends.
  He has earned it.

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