[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 37 (Friday, March 27, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E499]
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                      HONORING JUDGE FRANK C. WISE

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                             HON. RON KLINK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 27, 1998

  Mr. KLINK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Honorable 
Frank C. Wise on his retirement after over forty years of service to 
the citizens of Pennsylvania and the United States of America.
  Judge Wise enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police in 1960 after 
serving four years in the U.S. Navy. He was first stationed in Troop A 
Greensburg, but moved to Troop B in Pittsburgh after a few years. Judge 
Wise served as a state policeman for 26 years before retiring in 1986.
  The retirement of Frank Wise was short-lived, however. He was 
appointed district justice by Governor Dick Thornburg to fill a vacancy 
in Saxonburg. Judge Wise was elected to his first full term in 1987 and 
was re-elected in 1993. He has faithfully served the community in this 
capacity ever since.
  Judge Wise has also been active in other areas of public life over 
the years. He has served as the Special Court Judges Association's 
liaison with the Pennsylvania State police. In this role, he has been 
instrumental in the establishment of experimental programming for the 
cadets of the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. In addition to this 
duty, Judge Wise has also served on my yearly panel that interviews 
candidates for appointment to the U.S. Service Academies.
  Judge Frank Wise epitomizes the image of the public servant. His work 
in both facets of our justice system, law enforcement and the courts, 
has left an indelible mark upon them and upon the people of 
Pennsylvania. Judge Wise, your legacy will live on in all those who 
have had the opportunity to work with you and learn from you.
  On behalf of my fellow members, I commend Judge Frank C. Wise for all 
his achievements. He has demonstrated a commitment to service that all 
citizens can be proud of. We congratulate you, Judge Wise and wish you 
all the best in the future.

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