[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 194 (Thursday, November 4, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H6189]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING LES HOUCK

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Pennsylvania (Mr. Smucker) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a truly dedicated 
township official from Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional District, 
which I am honored to represent.
  Mr. Les Houck, of Salisbury Township, in eastern Lancaster County, is 
retiring as a member of the Salisbury Township Board of Supervisors 
after 48 years of dedicated service in that body; almost a half a 
century.
  In fact, his service to the township began 2 years prior to his 48 
years as a supervisor, in 1972, when he was appointed to the township's 
planning commission.
  Les is a wonderful husband and father as well, but as I said, he has 
dedicated half a century working to improve his community. Over the 
years, Les has become a trusted voice who is sought out for counsel in 
Lancaster County and across the Commonwealth as well.
  Beyond his service to the residents of Salisbury Township, Les served 
on several boards for Lancaster County, on advisory committees to the 
Governor and other State departments, and in leadership roles with both 
the county and State associations of township supervisors.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Les Houck 
for 50 years of service to the residents of Salisbury Township and for 
being an outstanding and true example of servant leadership.


                    Congratulating EHD of Lancaster

  Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate EHD of 
Lancaster as they celebrate their business' 125th anniversary; truly an 
impressive milestone.
  The business, Engle-Hambright & Davies, now known as EHD, dates back 
to 1896 and has grown over the years, from previously working in real 
estate to now being a respected full-service insurance agency which 
employs 120 individuals with offices in Lancaster, Reading, Exton, and 
Pittsburgh.
  They are one of only a few independent insurance agencies who 
achieved the Best Practices distinction for 6 consecutive years from 
the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America.
  They continue to work to give back to the community they have called 
home for over a century, supporting a number of local nonprofit 
organizations through their many charitable efforts.
  Mr. Speaker, the American entrepreneurial spirit has led to the 
founding of many businesses. Some do well, some fail, but not many have 
lasted for 125 years. That is rare.
  Today, I want to mention EHD. We celebrate with them. We congratulate 
them on achieving this milestone, and we wish them continued success.

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