[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 102 (Friday, June 11, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E632]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN RECOGNITION OF MURPHY MONTLER

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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 
Murphy Montler 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.
  Born in Ashville and raised in Altoona, Mr. Montler was rooted in our 
region. He graduated from St. Francis University and began his 41-year 
career with FirstEnergy as a coal handler. Mr. Montler was quickly 
promoted and later retired as an executive in the government affairs 
office for Ohio and West Virginia. He was deeply involved in our 
community, and his love of the Greater Johnstown area was evident 
throughout his service.
  During his time in our region, Mr. Montler served on a number of 
community boards, including the Cambria Regional Chamber, Junior 
Achievement, JARI, United Way of Laurel Highlands, Johnstown Regional 
Partnership, Somerset County Economic Development Council, Enterprise 
Venture Capital Corp of PA, Johnstown Free Medical Clinic, Victim 
Services, Johnstown Symphony Orchestra, and Johnstown Area Heritage 
Association.
  Mr. Montler also served on the 1st Summit Bank Regional Advisory 
Board, the Johnstown Industrial Development Corporation Review 
Committee, the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies Advisory Board, 
and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce CEO Committee. He was a member of 
the Rotary Club, and previously served as Cambria County Business Hall 
of Fame chairman.
  On behalf of Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District, it is my 
privilege to honor Murphy Montler for his contributions to our region. 
This recognition by the Cambria Regional Chamber and Junior Achievement 
of Western PA is a well-deserved honor, and I extend my sincere 
congratulations to Mr. Montler's family and loved ones.

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