[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 140 (Thursday, October 8, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1967]
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       STATE SENATOR J. DOYLE CORMAN, A STATESMAN FOR THE PEOPLE

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                            HON. BUD SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 8, 1998

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize one of the great 
statesmen from my District. Sir Walter Scott, one of Scotland's great 
historical authors and poets, wrote in The Lady of the Lake of ``[t]he 
will to do, the soul to dare.'' No phrase is more attributable to 
Pennsylvania State Senator J. Doyle Corman. For the last 21 years, 
Doyle Corman has served as State Senator to the 34th District which 
includes Centre, Juniata, Mifflin and Perry Counties. During this time, 
I have had the distinct pleasure of representing these counties as part 
of the Ninth Congressional District and working hand-in-hand with Doyle 
to help improve the lives of our mutual constituents.
  After a stellar career in service to his country and his friends and 
neighbors, Doyle has decided to retire. His resume speaks for itself: 
Army veteran, Centre County Commissioner, president of SEDA-COG, State 
Committeeman, president of Corman Associates, Inc., Republican Chairman 
of the State Senate Transportation Committee, Republican Policy 
Chairman, Majority Caucus Administrator, member of the State 
Transportation Commission, PHEAA board member, and member of the Local 
Government, Games & Fisheries, and Rules and Executive Nominations 
committees. The recipient of many honors and awards, Doyle's success as 
State Senator leaves behind a powerful legacy to everyone who knows 
him.
  For many years Doyle and I have worked on numerous projects to 
enhance the safety of our constituents and overall improve our region. 
One such notable example is the PA Rt. 322 ``Missing Link'' project in 
Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. Responsible for numerous fatalities, this 
deadly stretch of two-lane highway was a problem that could only be 
solved by replacing it with a modern four-lane corridor. Doyle 
tirelessly worked with the Pennsylvania State Legislature and the 
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to secure the necessary state 
funding while I acted in a similar capacity on the federal level. 
Today, I am happy to report that, as a result of our combined efforts, 
the ``Missing Link'' is under construction and nearing completion. I 
can honestly say that without the benefit of Doyle's support and 
diligent guidance this critical project would still be only a concept.
  It has been truly a great honor to work with such a distinguished 
individual as Doyle, and I am sad to see him go. I congratulate him on 
a magnificent career and hope he enjoys the best retirement has to 
offer. In the words of Walter Lippmann, a noted journalist, ``The final 
test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in other men the 
conviction and the will to carry on.'' I know for a fact that Doyle has 
accomplished this task. I am one of the ``other men'' who will work 
hard to continue Doyle's legacy.
  Even though he is retiring, I know that we have not heard the last 
from Doyle Corman. As his history has proven, I am sure Doyle will 
continue to offer his knowledge and expertise when needed. Mr. Speaker, 
I am sure you will join me in celebration of Sate Senator J. Doyle 
Corman's extraordinary service to the State of Pennsylvania. He is 
truly a great man, a great leader, a great American, and I wish him 
well in private life.

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