[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 160 (Wednesday, September 16, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E847]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING FRED IMLER

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                            HON. JOHN JOYCE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 16, 2020

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate Fred Imler of Imler's Poultry, who recently was awarded 
the Agricultural Community Excellence Award by the Farm-City Committee 
of the Blair County Chamber of Commerce.
  The Imler family has been active in southcentral Pennsylvania's 
agricultural community for over a century, and six generations of 
Imlers have taken part in building the family's business. The Imler 
family has been a leader in our community since at least 1903, when 
Fred's great-great uncle operated a general store in Bedford County. In 
1918, the business moved from Bedford County to Altoona. In 1951, Fred 
became a partner in the business and, following years of hard work, he 
became the full owner in 1977. Since then, Fred has worked tirelessly 
to provide quality products and excellent customer service.
  As a leader in our region's agriculture industry, Fred consistently 
gives back to our community. Fred and his son frequently attend 
auctions at county fairs throughout the region, and they have made it a 
priority to buy animals to help local students obtain higher education.
  Today, I join the Blair County Chamber of Commerce in recognizing 
Fred Imler's service to the agriculture community, and congratulate my 
friend on this well-deserved honor. As Fred Imler and his family 
continue to serve Pennsylvanians, I wish them every continued success.

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