Press Release
Statement issued by the President of the prestigious Society of Investigative Journalist...
The Society of Investigative Journalist is pleased to announce the newest inductee into its Hall of Fame.
It should come to no surprise to those of you who know of his work. He has long been a part of the very fabric of all that is good and admired in the Investigative Journalism Community. His accomplishments are legendary but this most recent year he has exceeded even his own past lofty accomplishments.
I, of course, am speaking of I. M. Tenacious of the New York Herald Times Union Chronicle. It takes my breath away to try to relate to you the fruits of his untiring efforts on behalf of Investigative Journalism. He has always believed in digging deeply into the corruption that he, and sometimes only he, sees all around us.
It is hard to believe that in this one single year he has been the driving force for the removal from positions of power and influence 73 Political and Business Leaders. Without him we would never have known of the dastardly things he has brought to light.
The most extraordinary proof of his ability to uncover the well hidden is the undeniable fact that, after further investigation, some of these accused awful people have been proven to actually have done the bad things he laid bare for the entire world to see.
No finer example exists than I. M. Tenacious as being emblematic of our Motto...
Work Quickly, Accuse With a Flourish, Get Them Fired and Move On To the Next Potentially Guilty Victim
Therefore, it gives me great pleasure as the President of the Society of Investigative Journalist to present the Investigative Journalist of the Year Award (The Snoopy) to, probably the most deserving recipient ever in a long line of past distinguished honorees, Mr. I. M. Tenacious!
In closing allow me to say the Society is sorry about the large number of accused who were ultimately proven innocent but needlessly have had their lives and careers ruined by the efforts of our association. We have pledged to do better in the future. As evidence of this New Dedication to Excellence, we have raised our sights and will strive in the next fiscal year to have a few more of our accused ultimately found to be Actually Guilty.
Would I kid u?
Smartfella
