[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 2 (Friday, January 4, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H220]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORED TO SERVE IN THE 15TH DISTRICT IN THE 116TH CONGRESS

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today, on the 
second day of the 116th Congress, to represent Pennsylvania's 15th 
Congressional District.
  The 15th Congressional District encompasses 14 counties, 24 percent 
of the land mass of Pennsylvania, and includes all of Armstrong, 
Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Elk, Forest, Indiana, Jefferson, McKean, 
Venango, and Warren counties. It includes parts of Butler, Cambria, and 
Centre counties, including my hometown of Howard.
  Madam Speaker, I take great pride in my service to the people of the 
15th Congressional District, and I work hard to earn their trust, help 
solve their problems, and be a diligent Representative.
  When not in Washington, I spend my days on the road in the district, 
traveling to meetings and events. I work to connect with my 
constituents and truly be a voice for each community I represent.
  Madam Speaker, I also appreciate the opportunity to speak here, as I 
did 219 days in the 115th Congress, to be a strong voice for the 
citizens of the 15th District.
  The challenges before us remain great, but it is my hope that we will 
tackle these challenges head-on. It is the American way.

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