[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 114 (Thursday, July 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1134]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING MR. CHARLES G. SCHLICHTER, JR. FOR HIS DEDICATION TO 
  CHAMBERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA'S SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP WITH GOTEMBA, 
                                 JAPAN

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 14, 2016

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Charles G. 
Schlichter, Jr. for his dedication to Chambersburg, Pennsylvania's 
Sister City relationship with Gotemba, Japan.
   Since 1958, when the Gotemba City Assembly voted to establish a 
Sister City relationship with Chambersburg, PA, the two cities have 
enjoyed a strong and fulfilling bond, as illustrated by the many 
citizen exchange visits that have occurred over the years. While much 
credit is owed to those responsible for establishing this relationship, 
I believe it is just as important to recognize those, like Mr. 
Schlichter, who have helped maintain this meaningful connection. What's 
more, I would like to highlight the 30-year commitment Mr. Schlichter 
has made to helping guide and maintain Chambersburg's Sister City 
relationship with Gotemba.
   As a trusted member of the local business community, Mr. Schlichter 
was a natural choice to represent our area in this international 
relationship via the Chambersburg Sister City Committee. The Sister 
City Committee was established by Chambersburg Borough Council, however 
it remains committed to raising its necessary funds through donations 
and contributions from local organizations and businesses. Thanks to 
Mr. Schlichter's stewardship, our community continues to reap the 
benefits of this longstanding Sister City relationship.
   Today I am proud to celebrate the 30 years that Mr. Schlichter has 
given to upholding this 55-years-and-counting bond, and on behalf of 
the 9th Congressional District of Pennsylvania, I say thank you.

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