[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 183 (Friday, November 17, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2207-E2208]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           SHERIFF HOHERCHAK

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                         HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 17, 1995

  Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to my good 
friend Peter Hoherchak, sheriff of Carbon County, PA. Pete will retire 
from his post this year and is being honored by friends, colleagues, 
and family on November 18. I am proud to have been asked to participate 
in the tribute to him.
  There are few public servants who will be missed as much as Pete, who 
is well-loved and respected by the people of Carbon County. He is the 
epitome of the ideal sheriff: wise, compassionate, and fair. His 
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the law has been exercised with a deep respect for the law, balanced 
with his respect for humanity.
  Pete was one of eight children, born in 1930 in what is now Jim 
Thorpe, PA. Educated in local schools, he served with the 14th Division 
of the U.S. Army in Germany for 3 years. For 18 years Pete served as a 
business consultant, but turned his interests to law enforcement in the 
mid-1960's. He attended a local community college and studying criminal 
law and medical-legal investigation. Pete was appointed Justice of the 
Peace under Gov. William Scranton from 1968 to 1970.
  In 1971, he became Chief Deputy Sheriff of Carbon County under 
Sheriff Louise D. Lisella. He was then elected sheriff in 1976 serving 
four consecutive terms in that capacity. Pete was the top vote-getter 
in each of his elections. During his tenure, Pete saw the need for a 
new correctional facility and worked hard to bring the idea to reality. 
In January 1995, the new facility was dedicated.
  Pete's expertise and leadership was acknowledged by the Pennsylvania 
Sheriff's Association in the many positions he held on that board and 
finally as its president in 1986. He still serves on the board of 
trustees for the association.
  Mr. Speaker, Sheriff Peter Hoherchak has been a dedicated public 
servant for almost 30 years. He not only serves his community in a 
professional capacity but also does valuable volunteer work for the 
community. He remains a leader in the Carbon County Democratic 
organization. He and his wife Claire are the proud parents of one son 
and four daughters and have six grandchildren. I am extremely proud of 
my long friendship with this outstanding public official. I join with 
the community in thanking Pete for a job well done and wish him many 
happy years of retirement.

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