[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 102 (Friday, June 11, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E627-E628]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN RECOGNITION OF JOSEPH JOHNS

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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 honor 
Joseph Johns (Schantz) upon his posthumous induction into the Greater 
Johnstown/Cambria County Business Hall of Fame, which recognizes 
leaders who have contributed to the area's economic development and 
community enrichment.
  A farmer by trade, Johns is considered to be the preeminent urban 
planner of the Greater Johnstown area. Johns first purchased property 
in what is now Berlin, Somerset County. In 1793, he bought the Campbell 
tract, which includes much of modern-day Johnstown. Johns was truly the 
mastermind behind the settlement and development of Johnstown. Today, 
his beloved ``Conemaugh Old Town'' proudly bears his name.
  For centuries, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, has been forged and sustained 
by the American values of hard work, perseverance, service, and 
patriotism. This region's continued success is a testament to the 
vision of Joseph Johns and the leaders who have come before us. In 
Congress, it is my privilege to represent Johnstown and its citizens as 
we seek to secure an even brighter tomorrow for this region.

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  On behalf of Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District, it is my 
privilege to honor Joseph Johns (Schantz) as the founder of Johnstown 
and a visionary leader in our community. This recognition by the 
Cambria Regional Chamber and Junior Achievement of Western PA is a 
well-deserved honor and will continue to promote his remarkable legacy.

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