[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 126 (Tuesday, September 25, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1734]
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                       TRIBUTE TO JOHN B. GOURLEY

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                         HON. JOSEPH M. HOEFFEL

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 25, 2001

  Mr. HOEFFEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate John B. 
Gourley the Chairman of the East Norriton Township Board of Supervisors 
for twenty-four years as a distinguished community leader in this 
Pennsylvania community.
  A forty-year resident of East Norriton, Mr. Gourley has served as 
vice president and twice as president of the Montgomery County 
Association of Township Supervisors. He was the founder and first 
president of the Delaware Valley Association of Township Officials 
which encompasses the Counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware and 
Montgomery. Mr. Gourley also founded and was the first vice president 
of the League of Municipalities which includes 56 Pennsylvania 
communities. He founded the first Township newsletter in East Norriton 
and initiated television coverage of township meetings.
  After serving five years in the United States Navy, Mr. Gourley built 
a professional career as a national and executive sales manager in the 
chemical field. Mr. Gourley has been a dedicated member of multiple 
civic organizations including the American Legion Post in 
Jeffersonville, the Sons of Italy, the East Norriton Republican 
Committee, and the Boy Scouts of America. He is also a long time member 
of Visitation B.V.M. Roman Catholic Church.
  Mr. Gourley is married to Nancy Pistilli-Gourley and they are the 
proud parents of John B. Gourley, Jr., Esquire, William Scott Gourley 
and Ann Marie Gourley. I am pleased to have this opportunity to 
recognize John Gourley for his outstanding service and commitment.

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