[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 25 (Thursday, February 8, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E163-E164]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE LIFE OF VONI B. GRIMES OF PENNSYLVANIA FOR A LIFETIME OF 
                 SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITIES AND NATION

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                            HON. SCOTT PERRY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 8, 2018

  Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, today I extend my sincere condolences to the 
family and friends of Voni B. Grimes, who passed away on Friday, 
January 26, 2018.
  Mr. Grimes was an amazing man who's left a legacy of service that 
won't soon be matched. He served our Nation in the U.S. Army during 
World War II, worked at Cole Steel in York, Pennsylvania, and later 
served as an administrator at Penn State York.
  Voni was deeply involved in the York community. He was a founding 
member of several local organizations, including the York County 
Department of Parks and Recreation and Access-York, and was involved in 
countless other volunteer activities, including the Lions Club. He was 
passionate about personal fitness and healthy living--even up to his 
passing at age 95--and the College Avenue Gym at 125 East College 
Avenue in the City of York was famously re-named as the Voni B. Grimes 
Gym.
  Despite the fact that he grew up in segregated schools and challenged 
by racism,

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Voni became one of the most recognizable and influential citizens in 
York's history--a testament to his strength, character and faith.
  Voni was one of the most uplifting, positive and life affirming 
people you'd ever have the privilege to meet. His infectious smile and 
his ever-present harmonica brought joy and inspiration to countless 
people.
  On behalf of Pennsylvania's Fourth Congressional District, I offer my 
prayers and God's blessings to the family, friends and admirers of Mr. 
Voni B. Grimes. Godspeed Voni--we're all better people for having known 
him

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