[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 135 (Thursday, October 2, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1927-E1928]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING ARTHUR J. GLATFELTER--RECIPIENT OF THE SHIELD AND DOVE AWARD

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                        HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 2, 1997

  Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to honor Mr. Arthur J. 
Glatfelter, an outstanding York Countian who has given so much back to 
the people of York County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. On 
October 28, 1997, Mr. Glatfelter and the Glatfelter Insurance Group 
will receive the Shield and Dove Award from Stepping Stone Counseling 
and Education Services, Inc., in recognition of their leadership and 
dedication to ending the plague of substance abuse and addiction.
  Arthur Glatfelter has been a well-respected businessman for over 50 
years. His success in the insurance industry has allowed him to 
contribute in countless ways to the betterment of York County. Through 
his leadership and willingness to reach out to others in the community, 
he has touched the lives of hundreds of people from all walks of life. 
He has opened doors for many young people--those who are disadvantaged, 
at risk for substance abuse, or without hope by giving them the 
opportunity and encouragement to learn the skills and gain the self 
confidence they need to become successful adults and share in the 
American dream.
  Community service and a desire to give back are the values which have 
always guided Mr. Glatfelter, both in his personal life and business 
associations. The long list of national and local organizations on 
which he has served and directed include: the YMCA, the York County 
Chapter of the American Red Cross, the Historical Society of York 
County, the York Symphony, the Farm and Natural lands Trust, the United 
Way, the Civil Justice Coalition, the Margaret Moul Home, and the 
International Association of Fire Chief's Foundation, just to name a 
few.
  I have had the pleasure of working closely with Arthur on a program 
which he started several years ago called Project Connections.

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This initiative involves linking middle-school-aged students with local 
businesses through mentoring partnerships. Project Connections has 
provided long-term results, which I have witnessed firsthand, by 
providing the skills which are so vital to the future job market and 
exposing young people to various career experiences and learning 
opportunities they may have never had.
  Two very important components of winning the war against drugs are 
providing ample opportunity to young people so they never have the 
desire to use drugs and helping those who are addicted find a positive 
substitute for their destructive behavior. The partnership that 
Stepping Stone Counseling and Education Services, Inc., has formed with 
local schools and businesses through their new TREND program [Turning 
Recreational Excitement in New Directions] addresses those components.
  I commend the excellent work of Stepping Stone and applaud their 
efforts aimed at protecting and freeing York Countians from substance 
abuse and addiction.
  Mr. Speaker, I wholeheartedly congratulate Arthur J. Glatfelter on 
this well-deserved award. A.J. (Bud) is the greatest anyone could ever 
have.

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