[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 165 (Thursday, November 17, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1517-E1518]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING KENN TUCKEY AS THE CENTRAL PENN BUSINESS JOURNAL'S 2016 
                         HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2016

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, it's my honor to recognize Kenn Tuckey as 
the Central Penn Business Journal's 2016 Hall of Fame Inductee. Each 
year, the Central Penn Business Journal honors top companies and 
individual leaders for their outstanding contributions to Central 
Pennsylvania's business community. Kenn's businesses have been in my 
district for almost five decades, and his commitment to customer 
service and community engagement have been essential to his continued 
success.
  The Tuckey Companies include Tuckey Metal Fabricators, Tuckey 
Mechanical Services, and Tuckey Restoration. Established in 1968 as 
Frank Black Mechanical Services and with a focus on residential 
services, Kenn's father, Denver, purchased the company in 1981 and 
renamed it Tuckey Mechanical Services. Kenn founded Tuckey Metal 
Fabricators in 1978, and after purchasing the mechanical services 
business from his father in 1984, he was approached by local community 
leaders who identified a need for an emergency repair company that 
would specialize in fire and water damaged property. With the creation 
of Tuckey Restoration in 1992, Kenn used his years of experience to 
meet this need, and eventually brought all three companies under one 
umbrella. He has grown the companies into leaders in the industrial and 
commercial sectors, and has been recognized with the prestigious 
Chrysalis Award for Remodeling Excellence and an ``Impeccable 
Workmanship'' citation from the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
  Although three generations of Tuckeys still work within the 
organization, Kenn has always understood the value in engaging the 
community at large. Giving back to the community has always been a top 
priority for Kenn. He and his employees have volunteered for 
organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Carlisle YMCA, 
Habitat for Humanity, and Hospice of Central PA. Kenn's reputation in 
Carlisle is nothing short of exceptional, and this has allowed him to 
engage in various other ventures that benefit the region. The Tuckeys 
have made a commitment to spurring growth in Central Pennsylvania by 
purchasing old, rundown buildings, such as St. Paul Lutheran Church in 
Newville, and renovating them into state of the art housing 
communities. Hard work and quality service do not go unnoticed, and 
Kenn's impact on the region has afforded him a reputation that will 
inspire

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business leaders across the Commonwealth for generations.
  Mr. Speaker, with decades of success in my district and a commitment 
to giving back to the broader community, it's my honor to recognize 
Kenn Tuckey as the Central Penn Business Journal's 2016 Hall of Fame 
Inductee. Kenn's work, through the Tuckey Companies, has created 
countless jobs for my constituents and spurred economic growth in the 
region. On behalf of my constituents, I congratulate Kenn for this 
induction and wish him and his family all the best in their future 
endeavors

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