[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 69 (Thursday, May 16, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E825]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO CHARLES R. VAN HORN

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                         HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 16, 1996

  Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Charles R. 
Van Horn, a great American who died on April 30, 1996.
  Charles Van Horn, a graduate of the Shenandoah Valley Military 
Academy, Washington and Lee University, and the University of Alabama; 
devoted his life to public service and private philanthropy. for almost 
50 years, Charlie's career focused on the advancement of both the 
Baltimore and Ohio and Chesapeake and Ohio Railroads. Charlie's hard 
work and intelligence resulted in his appointment as vice president, 
and later the Washington executive representative in governmental 
relations, for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
  As an active member of many well-known organizations, Charles Van 
Horn served as president of the P.T. Barnum Tent Circus, the Saints and 
Sinners, and the New York Skoal Club. In addition, he served the 
community as a board member of the Travelers Aid Society of Washington, 
the Honor America Executive Committee, and the Chatter Box Club.
  Charles died on April 30, 1996, in Scranton, PA. He is survived by 
his wife Winifred, his 7 step-sons, and 13 step-grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, I join Charlie's family, friends, and former colleagues 
from the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad in paying tribute to Charles R. 
Van Horn. With his distinguished legacy of public service and private 
philanthropy, Charles R. Van Horn will be remembered as one of the best 
representatives the railroad has had, as well as a great American.

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