[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 171 (Saturday, November 22, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2403]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING WALTER J. STYER

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 21, 2003

  Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Walter J. Styer, 
retiring Supervisor of Upper Uwchlan Township, Chester County, 
Pennsylvania, and commend him for his life-long service to our 
community.
   When Walter Styer first took office as Supervisor, Upper Uwchlan 
Township was a rural farming community with only 1,200 residents. 
Today, after three decades of continuing growth and development, there 
are now 7,000. As the community has grown, so has the job of 
supervisor. Mr. Styer's primary responsibility during his time in 
office has been to make sure that Upper Uwchlan grew responsibly and 
that the needs and desires of its citizens were continually met. In the 
beginning, his meetings would take 20 min, and would revolve around 
paying the bills and reading the road report. In recent years, it has 
not been uncommon to have multiple meetings in a single week for 
several hours at a time. His participation in the supervising of a 
rapidly growing community is a true testament to his commitment and his 
willingness to adapt to the increasing demands of the position. Over 
the years, as more and more time was required as supervisor, Walter 
Styer still found time to run his own businesses, remain active in his 
church and raise four children. What has kept him going all these years 
was his desire to see all of his projects and undertakings to a 
successful conclusion--a testament to his character and drive. His 
tremendous leadership and experience as been an enormous asset to Upper 
Uwchlan Township and has allowed it to grow responsibly and 
successfully for all these years.
   Mr. Speaker. I ask that my colleagues join me today in recognizing 
and honoring Walter J. Styer for his lifetime of exemplary citizenship 
and civil works to make Upper Uwchlan Township a better place to live.

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