[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 108 (Wednesday, July 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1267-E1268]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING GOVERNOR WILLIAM WARREN SCRANTON

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                            HON. TOM MARINO

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 18, 2012

  Mr. MARINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the Republican 
Delegation of Pennsylvania to honor former Pennsylvania Governor 
William Warren Scranton on the occasion of his 95th birthday.
  After earning his law degree from Yale Law School in 1946 and serving 
in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, Governor Scranton began 
his illustrious professional career with O'Malley, Harris, Warren & 
Hill in Scranton. While working in the private sector, Governor 
Scranton remained active and involved with the Republican Party. In 
1959, he was appointed to serve as special assistant to Secretary of 
State John Foster Dulles, in President Dwight Eisenhower's 
administration.
  In 1960, Governor Scranton was elected to the 87th Congress, 
representing the 10th District of Pennsylvania. As a freshman member, 
he fought tirelessly for his constituents, representing their needs 
above all else and building bi-partisan appeal across the state with

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both Democrat and Republican voters. In 1962, he ran successfully for 
Governor of the Commonwealth, defeating then Philadelphia Mayor 
Richardson Dilworth. During his four years in office, Governor Scranton 
commanded one of the most productive state governments, advocating for 
a strong education system, continued industrial development, and 
fiscally responsible policy.
  After being drafted by many Republicans to seek the Presidential 
nomination in 1964, Governor Scranton vowed to never again run for 
public office. He returned to the private sector in 1967, serving on 
numerous boards and continuing his public service through leadership 
with many civic organizations including; director of the Boys Club of 
Scranton, vice president of the University of Scranton's President's 
Council, director of the Scranton Chamber of Commerce, and vice 
president of the board of directors for Geisinger Memorial Hospital.
  After turning down continued overtures to run again for public 
office, Governor Scranton accepted an appointment from President Gerald 
Ford in 1976 to serve as United States Ambassador to the United 
Nations. Governor Scranton's ability to promote diplomacy and 
cooperation earned him favor with many nations and promoted a positive 
world view of the United States.
  Governor Scranton embodies so many of the traits, ideals, and values 
that we, as a delegation, strive to achieve today in the 112th 
Congress. I am honored to serve as his representative, and I speak on 
behalf of the Republican Delegation of the Commonwealth to thank him 
for his service to Pennsylvania and to the United States.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Governor William Warren Scranton, 
an exemplary citizen, veteran, philanthropist, and public servant, and 
ask my colleagues to join me in praising his commitment to his family, 
community, Commonwealth, and country.

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