[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 54 (Wednesday, April 15, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E506]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF PHYLLIS MUNDY FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE IN THE 
                     PENNSYLVANIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 15, 2015

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor former 
Pennsylvania State Representative Phyllis Mundy. First elected in 1990, 
Phyllis served 12 consecutive terms as the representative for 
Pennsylvania's 120th District. Throughout her 24-year service in the 
General Assembly, Phyllis built a reputation as a champion of 
environmental protection and early childhood education.
  While in Harrisburg, Phyllis was a legislative leader with signature 
policies that expanded care for senior citizens, improved the rights of 
foster children, provided stronger home visitation services for low-
income expectant mothers, boosted pre-K education, cut property taxes, 
and expanded prescription drug coverage for seniors. As a 
Representative, Phyllis was beloved in northeastern Pennsylvania 
because of her highly responsive constituent services and her frequent 
attendance at public events important to local residents.
  Before her career in the state house, Phyllis worked as a French 
teacher and a manager for Injection Molding Corp., a multi-million 
dollar manufacturing company. She served as president of the Wilkes-
Barre chapter of the League of Women Voters, a Luzerne County Property 
Tax Reform Commissioner, and was active in the Junior League during the 
late 1980s. A 1970 graduate of Bloomsburg University, Phyllis earned 
two degrees--in secondary education and French.
  Although Phyllis has retired from elected office, she remains active 
in promoting the welfare of her community. She currently serves on the 
boards of Maternal and Family Health Services, Luzerne County Head 
Start, the Area Agency on Aging, and the United Way's Success by Six, 
and she was also elected to the Vestry of St. Stephen's Episcopal 
Church.
  It is an honor to recognize Phyllis Mundy and her exceptional work on 
behalf of Pennsylvania. The inspirational legacy she has left is a 
model for all who are interested in public service. I thank her for 
inspiring me, and I wish her the best in retirement.

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