[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2123]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING JERRY ZREMSKI ON HIS INAUGURATION AS PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL 
                               PRESS CLUB

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 23, 2007

  Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate 
Mr. Jerry Zremski, newly inaugurated president of the National Press 
Club and new Washington Bureau Chief of the Buffalo News. Jerry has 
worked for the Buffalo News for 27 years, and we are privileged to have 
such a reputable journalist covering our city.
  Jerry joined the Washington bureau of the Buffalo News in 1989. From 
presidential elections and the Buffalo waterfront to the Western New 
York congressional delegation and international conflicts, Jerry has 
played an integral part in reporting and analyzing the news for our 
great Western New York newspaper over these past years.
  A native of Elkland, Pennsylvania, Jerry is a Syracuse University 
graduate, where he received his Bachelor's degree in journalism and he 
holds a Master's degree in political science from American University.
  Jerry served as the president of the Regional Reporters Association 
in 1997 and was a Nieman fellow at Harvard University in 1999-2000. 
Jerry previously served as the National Press Club's vice president, 
has also served as membership secretary and treasurer since joining the 
Club in 1989. He is already taking a proactive approach to the upcoming 
year, identifying freedom of the press as the primary focus for his 
term in office. Jerry will undoubtedly continue to be a strong voice 
for free press worldwide, carrying on the National Press Club's 
traditions of ethical and worthy journalism.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to honor and 
celebrate the achievements of Jerry Zremski and thank him for his 
contributions to our Western New York community.

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