[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 92 (Thursday, June 18, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1489]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING THE MAYOR J. ROBERT HUNSICKER

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                         HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 18, 2009

  Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
honor J. Robert Hunsicker. He has served the town of Perkasie, 
Pennsylvania as Mayor for the past decade.
  A lifelong resident of Perkasie, Mayor Hunsicker has been active in 
his community for years. He grew up working for his father's butter and 
egg business in town, and graduated from Sell-Perk High school in 1945. 
He served as a Justice of the Peace from 1955 to 1969, and then as a 
district justice from 1970 until his retirement to a senior judge 
position in 1993. In this role, the Mayor had the opportunity to serve 
on most courts in Bucks County.
  Described by colleagues as Perkasie's biggest fan and loudest 
cheerleader, the Mayor has been a champion for the many programs that 
represent his hometown. This includes the Perkasie Park System, where 
free arts and cultural events are held weekly during the summer months. 
One of Mayor Hunsicker's dreams has been the construction of a new band 
shell in which to house these community events. During his time in 
office, the Mayor has also partnered with the neighboring town of 
Sellersville to oversee the successful merging of the towns' two police 
departments.
  Mayor Hunsicker will retire later this month in order to enjoy some 
well-deserved time with his six children and six grandchildren, and 
will of course remain involved in the Perkasie community. Madam 
Speaker, I ask that you join me in recognizing Mayor J. Robert 
Hunsicker for his admirable lifelong service. I am honored to serve as 
his Congressman. Congratulations on the dedication of their 
headquarters today.

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