[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 102 (Friday, June 11, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E623]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN RECOGNITION OF G. HENRY COOK

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                            HON. JOHN JOYCE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 11, 2021

  Mr. JOYCE  of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
G. Henry Cook as he is inducted into the Greater Johnstown/Cambria 
County Business Hall of Fame, which honors leaders who have contributed 
to our region's economic development and community enrichment.
  Throughout his life, Mr. Cook has dedicated his time and efforts to 
serving his neighbors and our region. He joined Somerset Trust Company 
in 1972, and served as its president from 1988 to 2017. Mr. Cook has 
served as CEO since 1988 and chairman of the board since 1995. Under 
his leadership, Somerset Trust Company won the Cambria County Economic 
Summit Award and was named one of the Best Banks to Work for in the 
United States.
  Mr. Cook has demonstrated his commitment to our community not only 
through his professional work, but also through his dedication to 
service--including as the former president of the Somerset Volunteer 
Fire Department, a member of the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium board of 
directors, and as co-chairman of the Somerset County Community 
Foundation. He also was an integral leader in the creation of the 
Flight 93 National Memorial.
  Additionally, Mr. Cook has invested in mentoring future generations. 
He has served as an adjunct associate professor at the University of 
Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Saint Vincent College, and Saint Francis 
University, in addition to teaching courses for the Small Business 
Development Center and the American Institute of Banking.
  On behalf of Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District, I 
congratulate G. Henry Cook and thank him for his outstanding commitment 
to our community. His hard work and dedication have made an indelible 
impact on the Johnstown community and beyond. As he is inducted into 
the Greater Johnstown/Cambria County Business Hall of Fame, I wish Mr. 
Cook continued health, happiness, and success in the chapters to come.

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