[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 154 (Friday, October 14, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1871]
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  HONORING JOHN ``JACK'' E. FRANK, PH.D., ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 80TH 
                                BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. MARK S. CRITZ

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 14, 2011

  Mr. CRITZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a faithful patriot, 
skilled counselor and educator, devoted public servant and good friend 
of mine for reaching a notable life milestone. On October 17, John 
``Jack'' E. Frank, a valued member of my Congressional staff, will turn 
80 years old. Having known Jack for many years, I can attest that he is 
a man of the highest character. He has spent nearly his entire life 
serving causes greater than himself.
  After serving his country admirably in the Navy in the 1950s, Jack 
earned a Bachelor's degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a 
Master's degree from Westminster College and a Ph.D. from Case Western 
Reserve University. He has used his education to foster the development 
of countless young men and women in Pennsylvania and to serve the 
interests of the citizens of Pennsylvania's twelfth Congressional 
District.
  Jack began his teaching career at Sharpsville Junior High School 
while working toward his Master's degree. Following this experience, he 
took a job as a counselor at Yorktown High School. It was there that he 
met his beloved wife Jeannette, with whom he has two children, Jeffrey 
and Janelle, and four grandchildren, Effie, Vivian, Sophia and Elsie.
  Jack spent the majority of his teaching career at his alma mater, 
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, serving as the Assistant Dean of 
Men and a veterans/career counselor. Between his work at IUP and his 
active participation in the local Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW, Jack 
became a staunch advocate and friend of our nation's proud military 
veterans. In recognition of his 25 years of devoted service to IUP, he 
received the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Distinguished Alumni 
Award in 2006.
  Following his distinguished career in education, Jack embarked on an 
equally distinguished career in public service. He capably served the 
late Congressman John Murtha for ten years before coming to work for me 
following my election in 2010. I hired Jack for his inimitable wisdom, 
kindness and experience. No one could be a more passionate and skilled 
liaison to the people of Pennsylvania's twelfth Congressional District 
than Jack.
  Mr. Speaker, Jack is a great man. While he could easily be 
``retired'' and enjoying the fruits of his distinguished career, Jack 
instead continues to serve the public and the greater good. I strive 
every day to emulate the selflessness and devotion to the wellbeing of 
others that are the hallmarks of his character.
  Happy 80th birthday Jack, and thank you for your service.

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