[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 160 (Thursday, November 13, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2383]
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  RECOGNITION OF REV. BOB SWEET'S RETIREMENT FROM OLD BEDFORD VILLAGE 
                       AFTER 21 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                            HON. BUD SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 13, 1997

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise, Mr. Speaker, in honor of one 
of the outstanding people from my congressional district, Rev. Bob 
Sweet of Bedford, PA.
  Bob Sweet served as the treasurer of Bedford County from 1963 to 
1966. In 1967, he became Bedford County Commissioner, where he served 
the community dutifully for 8 years. It was in this capacity during the 
beginning of my congressional career that I became acquainted with him, 
and I have been fortunate enough to count him as one of my true great 
friends over the years. Bob has been a reliable friend and outstanding 
citizen of the community for more than three decades. He is a past 
chairman of the Bedford County Republican Committee and past president 
of the Bedford County Republican Club. He is an ordained minister of 
the United Church of Christ, and a member of countless civic and 
religious groups, which indicates his commitment to the less fortunate 
in our society. Reverend Sweet is a selfless man who always seems to 
put the welfare of others in front of his own, and has provided moral 
guidance and a sense of vision upon which the community has built 
itself a great place to live and work.
  Today, I want to pay tribute to an outstanding man of vision and 
perseverance, and a valued friend. Not only did Bob envision what would 
become a memorial to the founding fathers of Bedford County and a 
successful tourist attraction, he dedicated his time and enthusiasm to 
making his dream a reality. Bob Sweet's tireless commitment to the 
community in which he lives is a testament to his love of Bedford 
County. He and his wife have two married daughters and 4 
granddaughters, all of whom serve their community with pride. I will 
close by thanking Bob Sweet for his endless energy and constant 
support, and wish him a long and healthy retirement.

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