[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 15, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E307]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





  CONGRATULATING MRS. PEGGY J. BOSMA-LaMASCUS ON A SUCCESSFUL 34-YEAR 
                 CAREER AT PATRIOT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 15, 2016

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mrs. Peggy J. 
Bosma-LaMascus, the former President and CEO of Patriot Federal Credit 
Union, on a distinguished career and a well-deserved retirement.
   Mrs. Bosma-LaMascus began her career with Letterkenny Federal Credit 
Union, the predecessor to Patriot Federal Credit Union, in 1982. Under 
Peggy's subsequent leadership, the credit union grew from $26 million 
in assets to over $520 million, which has put Patriot in the top 5 
percent of all credit unions in the country in terms of assets. In 
addition to implementing beneficial mortgage, lending, and wealth 
management programs and processes, Peggy always made sure to keep the 
credit union's focus on member service and convenience. What is 
possibly even more impressive than her tremendous accomplishments is 
the way she remained committed to having a positive impact on people's 
lives and the lives of their families. I believe her trust in the 
credit union philosophy ``Not for Profit, Not for Charity, But for 
Service'' is truly worth highlighting and celebrating.
   Additionally, many know that Peggy played a significant role in the 
1990s to save jobs at the Letterkenny Army Depot, as the Department of 
Defense pursued a Base Realignment and Closure. It was to acknowledge 
the Letterkenny Army Depot's missile repair capabilities that Peggy 
urged the credit union to change its name to Patriot Federal Credit 
Union.
   What's more, Peggy has also made time to serve several community 
boards and organizations like the Downtown Chambersburg and 
Chambersburg United Way, and the Greater Chambersburg Area Chamber of 
Commerce. It was in 2006 that the Greater Chambersburg Area Chamber of 
Commerce named her Businessperson of the Year. Peggy has additionally 
played a notable role in advancing credit unions by serving many state 
and federal level organizations.
   On behalf of the Ninth District of Pennsylvania, I want to thank 
Mrs. Peggy J. Bosma-LaMascus for her dedication to making our 
communities not only stronger financially but also richer in personal 
service and community spirit. Her leadership and dedication to 
Pennsylvanians is to be commended, and her retirement is well-deserved.

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