[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 174 (Friday, December 14, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2305]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO JANE ROBERTS

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                         HON. JOSEPH M. HOEFFEL

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 13, 2001

  Mr. HOEFFEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jane Roberts who will 
retire in December as Commissioner of Springfield Township in 
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. She has served her community for many 
years with distinction.
  Jane is a dedicated public servant. Upon arriving in Montgomery 
County, she became active with the Schuylkill Valley Center for 
Environmental Education and became interested in politics through the 
League of Women Voters where she served as President.
  Jane, a Democrat, was elected a Commissioner of Springfield Township 
in 1994. She served as Vice President of the Board of Commissioners in 
1996 and 1997. For the past seven years, she has been active in 
promoting recycling and other environmental causes as the Chairwoman of 
the Cultural and Environmental Resources Committee. In addition, she 
has served as the Commissioner Liaison to the Board of Directors of the 
Free Library of Springfield Township.
  Jane and her husband Roy are the proud parents of two sons and one 
granddaughter.
  I am pleased to honor Jane Roberts on her retirement from the Board 
of Commissioners. She has made significant contributions to her 
community that will leave a lasting mark. Her dedication to her 
community truly is commendable. I join Springfield Township in 
congratulating Jane on her many years of exemplary service.




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