[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 30 (Monday, March 4, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E239]
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JOHN ``JACK'' HEIDECKER HAZLETON LODGE #200 ``2012/13 ELK OF THE YEAR''

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 4, 2013

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor John ``Jack'' Heidecker as 
the Hazleton Lodge #200 ``2012/13 Elk of the Year'' for his loyal 
service to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
   Originally from the Lehigh Valley area, Jack served in the U.S. Navy 
from 1960 to 1963 on the USS Compton DD705 out of Newport, Rhode 
Island. He later attended both Lehigh County Community College and then 
Temple University, graduating cum laude with a baccalaureate degree in 
Business Administration. Jack moved to the greater Hazleton area in 
1986 and became a member of the Hazleton Lodge BPOE #200 in November of 
that same year.
   Since joining the Hazleton Lodge BPOE #200, Jack has been an active 
and important member of the organization. He was Co-Chairman of the 
Lodge's House Committee as well as a trustee and currently serves as 
Chair of the Lodge Bulletin Committee. Jack is also a member of the 
Veteran's committee and Breakfast committee.
   Mr. Speaker, I commend John ``Jack'' Heidecker for his committed 
service to the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks and 
congratulate him for being named the Hazleton Lodge #200 ``2012/13 Elk 
of the Year.''

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