[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 26 (Tuesday, February 14, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E186]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING DONNA GORITY ON RECEIVING THE 2017 RESPECTED CITIZEN 
                                 AWARD

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 14, 2017

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Donna Gority 
on receiving the Central Blair Recreation and Park Commission's (CBRC) 
Respected Citizen Award for 2017.
   This is not the first time I have had the honor to congratulate Mrs. 
Gority. I had the privilege of congratulating her on her retirement in 
2012 for 28 accomplished years in public office. Mrs. Gority, the first 
female member of the Blair County Board of Commissioners, is well known 
in central Pennsylvania for her extensive track record of dedicated 
service, advocating strongly for children and human services, and being 
a loud voice for the citizens of Blair County on all community issues.
   Mr. Speaker, I am proud to say that Donna, in her usual manner, has 
not slowed down. In fact, Mike Hofer, the Executive Director of the 
CBRC, said that it is possible Donna may be busier now since before her 
retirement in 2012. This example set by Donna is one we all should 
strive for. Her willingness to serve her community and Pennsylvania, 
especially as a private citizen, sets her apart as an outstanding 
individual and I am honored to represent her in the United States 
Congress.
   Mrs. Gority will be honored February 25, 2017 with the Respected 
Citizen Award by the Central Blair Recreation and Park Commission at 
the 8th Annual Community Classic Dinner and Auction at the Bavarian 
Hall in Altoona. I congratulate Donna and her family on this 
recognition, and thank her for her extraordinary contributions to the 
community. I ask that all of my colleagues in the United States House 
of Representatives join me in congratulating Donna for this achievement 
and wishing her nothing but continued success.

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