[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 70 (Thursday, April 22, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E443]
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                    IN MEMORY OF JOHN FRANCIS GORITY

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                            HON. JOHN JOYCE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 22, 2021

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the life 
and legacy of my friend John Francis Gority, who passed away on April 
12, at the age of 74.
  Throughout his life, John devoted himself to our nation and our 
community. A veteran of the Vietnam War, John was awarded a purple 
heart after being wounded in the line of duty. After returning home to 
Blair County, John worked tirelessly to serve local veterans. In 
addition to serving as Post Commander of the Altoona Veterans of 
Foreign Wars Post No. 3, John was also a member of Catholic War 
Veterans, the American Legion's Gallitzin Chapter, and Disabled 
American Veterans.
  A 1965 graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle High School, John continued his 
education at Penn State University, where he studied business 
administration. As a businessman, he owned and operated Broadway 
Sharpening and Gority Cabinetry for more than 30 years.
  John was a staple of the Blair County Community. In addition to his 
work with local veterans, John also served as a leader of the Blair 
County Historical Society, Open Doors for the Handicapped, Eastern 
Amputee Golf Association, Fire Base Eagle, and Bravo Company.
  As a community leader, John Francis Gority exemplified a life of 
service to our nation and to his neighbors. On behalf of Pennsylvania's 
13th Congressional District, it is my privilege to honor John for his 
many contributions. I extend my deepest condolences to John's devoted 
wife Donna, their two daughters, and four grandchildren as they mourn 
this great loss.

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