[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 83 (Thursday, June 4, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1315]
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                      RECOGNIZING ERNEST P. KLINE

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                         HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 4, 2009

  Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, it is with 
great sadness that I rise today to pay tribute to Ernest ``Ernie'' P. 
Kline, the 25th Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania and a tireless 
public servant.
  Since his days as Class President of Rostraver High School, Ernie 
always took charge to organize and lead in the groups of which he was a 
member.
  Ernie was indefatigable in his work for the people of Pennsylvania. 
Beginning his political career as a councilman in the City of Beaver 
Falls, PA, Ernie was elected to the State Senate in 1965 and then as 
Lieutenant Governor in 1970.
  As Lieutenant Governor, Ernie chaired commissions on education and 
energy, showing his devotion toward creating a better world for future 
Pennsylvanians.
  Beyond public life, Ernie and his beloved wife Josephine were always 
involved in the community, be it establishing the Ronald McDonald House 
of Hershey Medical Center or umpiring softball games. Ernie was also 
president of Kline Associates Ltd., a government consulting firm, which 
allowed him to continue to serve the State of Pennsylvania after 
leaving elected office.
  Devoted to his Catholic faith, the Democratic Party, and his country, 
Ernest P. Kline was committed to serving the Commonwealth. Madam 
Speaker, please join me, Congressman Holden, and all Pennsylvanians, in 
honoring this great man, whose public service legacy will be fondly 
remembered by many.

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