[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 38 (Tuesday, March 19, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E375]
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                          CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

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                        HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 19, 1996

  Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, today I am pleased to join the Carlisle 
Exchange Club in honoring Dr. Webb S. Hersperger as ``Citizen of the 
Year 1995.''
  I have known Dr. Hersperger for many years and have valued his 
friendship. While his professional and community service affiliations 
are extensive, he is most distinguished for his important contributions 
to the practice of medicine and the medical community. Having served as 
president of the Cumberland County Medical Society, he was instrumental 
in the development of the emergency 911 service.
  Webb's commitment to public service by no means ends in the hospital. 
For many years, he served his country in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. 
He has also worked to preserve the health and welfare of many 
Pennsylvanians through the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the 
United Way, and the YMCA, just to list a few. Be it through his medical 
practice, the church, or service with educational and charitable 
organizations, he has touched the life of each Cumberland County 
resident in some way.
  It has been said that the health of a democratic society is measured 
by the quality of functions performed by private citizens. Throughout 
his career Dr. Hersperger has been dedicated to improving and enriching 
the lives of others. Through his example, he has set this standard and 
embodied the values of true citizenship which are vital to the well-
being of our community and to the future of our Nation.
  Mr. Speaker, as the representative of Pennsylvania's 19th 
Congressional District, I congratulate Dr. Hersperger for receiving 
this prestigious award. He has made Cumberland County a better place to 
live and raise a family. I am proud to call him a constituent and a 
friend.

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