[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 10 (Wednesday, February 1, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E44]
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                      TRIBUTE TO J. WILLIAM STOVER

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 1, 2006

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and 
accomplishments of J. William Stover, of Chambersburg, PA. Mr. Stover 
was a committed citizen to his community and his country. William spent 
the majority of his life serving the public--in the Army, as a member 
of the Town Council, as mayor of Chambersburg or as District Justice.
  Mr. Stover is remembered as taking his responsibilities as a public 
servant with the utmost seriousness and always weighing heavily the 
consequences of his actions. Well respected and admired by those he 
worked for and with, William's work will have a lasting impact. He will 
be sorely missed.
  J. William Stover, born April 27, 1925 to Andrew S. and Mary Cook 
Stover in Chambersburg, began his life of service in the Army Air Force 
during World War II as part of the Greatest Generation. Upon his return 
to civil life he began what would become a long and distinguished line 
of public service to Chambersburg residents. He started as a member of 
the Civil Service Commission, then moved on to become a member of the 
Town Council and was elected Mayor of Chambersburg in 1970. Ten years 
later William was appointed District Justice for the Borough of 
Chambersburg and Hamilton Township, a post which he held until 1994. In 
retirement he took on a substitute role as Senior District Justice. 
Truly a tremendous life dedicated to public service and the people of 
his community.
  William Stover was also an active member and former deacon of the 
Zion Reformed Church of Chambersburg. Mr. Stover took great pride in 
his service and he will always be remembered for the great impact he 
left on the community of Chambersburg during his nearly half-century of 
service.

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