[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 107 (Friday, June 29, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1455]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING HERB CROUTHAMEL

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                         HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 28, 2007

  Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
honor Herb Crouthamel for nearly half-a-century of service to the 
families of Bucks County. On Friday, June 15--after 46 years of driving 
a school bus for Central Bucks West and Our Lady of Mount Carmel 
schools--Mr. Crouthamel drove his final route. During those 46 years 
driving the bus and the 81 years he has been a member of our community 
Mr. Crouthamel has developed lasting, personal relationships but most 
importantly, he has protected our children.
  Madam speaker, Mr. Crouthamel served our country as a member of the 
U.S. Navy in World War II and went to school on the GI Bill after his 
return. He started his route by chance, supplementing his work as a car 
salesman, but soon it became one of his life works.
  Students, parents and school administrators all hail Mr. Crouthamel's 
devoted commitment to students. He impresses the students he drives by 
knowing all of their names and his record shows his dedication to 
student safety, both on and off the bus.
  Mr. Crouthamel may be giving up the bus route but he isn't giving up 
his service to our community. He plans to continue work for his local 
country store and he will also volunteer at the Doylestown Hospital 
after his retirement.
  Madam Speaker, Mr. Crouthamel's commitment to children and the 
community is an inspiration. His years of service come with public 
acclaim for his attention to both safety and the lives of local 
families. On behalf of the community and all the lives he has touched 
and protected, I would like to thank Mr. Crouthamel for his life-long 
commitment to excellence and service.

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