[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E490]
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                  CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. ROBERT CALPIN

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 15, 2011

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor and acknowledge Mr. 
Robert Calpin, this year's recipient of the Friendly Sons of St. 
Patrick's Lifetime Achievement Award.
  Mr. Calpin was born in Minooka, PA. He graduated from Scranton 
Central High School and the University of Scranton. Robert has held 
positions at GEICO Insurance Company, RCA Picture Tubes, Karibe, Inc. 
He is currently employed at the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare in 
Wilkes-Barre, PA in the Nursing Home Division. Robert now resides in 
Pittston with his wife. They have three children and one grandchild.
  A member, past President, and current Membership Chairman of the 
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, Mr. Calpin currently serves as an officer 
of President John F. Kennedy Council #372 Knights of Columbus and its 
Fourth Degree. Robert is also a member of the Ancient Order of 
Hibernians, Wolf Tone Division, the Minooka Notre Dame Club, the 
Scranton Area Organized Runners, and the PIAA.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Calpin has been an active member of our community. 
He continues to go above and beyond to serve our area. Mr. Speaker, 
today, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Mr. Robert 
Calpin on receiving this year's Friendly Sons of St. Patrick's Lifetime 
Achievement Award.

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