[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 176 (Wednesday, December 7, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1611]
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           RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF THE HONORABLE JOE PITTS

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 7, 2016

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, as members of Congress, we all know that 
our time in this chamber is limited. Each election brings new faces, 
while history records the names of members as they leave the chamber 
for the last time. Some members, however, will be remembered long after 
they have left for the work they do on behalf of the American people. 
Joe Pitts is one of those members. During his time in Congress, he 
became known for his dedication to helping his constituents. He was 
always someone who could be counted on to help create real solutions 
and to uphold the best traditions of this chamber. He took the lead on 
helping craft legislative solutions to some of the most difficult 
problems of our time, including fixes to Medicare and research for 
deadly diseases. He was also a dedicated fighter on behalf of the pro-
life cause, and used the pulpit of elected office to give a voice to 
the unborn. But perhaps most of all, Joe will be remembered as a man 
who cared deeply about helping others, and his legacy will be one of 
working to improve the lives of the American people. Oh behalf of 
myself and all Pennsylvanians, thank you Joe for your years of 
dedicated service. I am honored to call you a friend, and wish you all 
the best in the years to come.

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