[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 87 (Friday, June 3, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E819]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                  HONORING THE LIFE OF ROBERT KLANCHER

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 3, 2016

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to honor 
the life of Robert Klancher. Mr. Klancher recently passed away at the 
age of 57 after battling cancer for almost two years. He leaves behind 
an incredible legacy as a community leader and friend to so many 
throughout the Commonwealth. His work over the years has not only 
helped change his home of Loudoun County, but also the lives of 
countless other in Virginia's 10th District. He was a leader in every 
sense of the word and his immense positive impact on those who knew him 
will be felt for years to come.
  Robert served on Loudoun County's Planning Commission since he was 
first appointed to the position in January of 2004. Over his twelve 
years with the commission, Robert served as both Chairman and Vice 
Chairman, where he helped provide more than 750 recommendations to the 
Loudoun County Board of Supervisors on issues concerning land 
development, comprehensive planning, future land use policies, and the 
Capital Improvements Program. His son, also named Robert, has continued 
on his father's legacy of distinguished government service by working 
in Prince William County government and now as a Legislative Aide to 
Supervisor Ron Meyer of the Broad Run District.
  Mr. Klancher's tenure on the Loudoun County Planning Commission 
coincided with one of the county's largest periods of growth. In 2004, 
Loudoun had a population of approximately 230,000 residents. Today, 
that number has grown to an estimated 373,000 residents. His work has 
contributed to many of the great sites and activities that residents in 
the community enjoy, such as the Stone Ridge community, Loudoun Valley 
Estates, Arcola Center, One Loudoun, Waterside and Lansdowne 
developments, as well as updates to Broadlands, Brambleton, Kirkpatrick 
Farms, and many others. Robert truly cared about his community, the 
depth of which is marked by the incredible legacy of involvement and 
positive change he has given us all.
  Robert served as a mentor to both coworkers and friends, while 
colleagues have noted that he ``exemplified the qualities of a 
community servant''. He will be missed by all those who had the 
pleasure of knowing him, both on a personal and professional level. 
Robert is survived by his beloved wife Janet, daughter Victoria 
Hickman, son Bobby and daughters Catherine and Jacqueline. He is also 
survived by his loving parents Bob and Olga Klancher, and his brother 
John.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in celebrating the life 
of Robert Klancher.

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