[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 107 (Thursday, June 23, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H5835]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  JOSEPH HART'S PASSING LEAVES A VOID

  (Ms. SCANLON asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. SCANLON. Madam Speaker, local journalism is the lifeblood of our 
democracy and the backbone of our communities. I rise today to honor 
the life and legacy of a constituent who dedicated his career to that 
very American public service. Joseph Hart, an award-winning local 
journalist who spent his career telling the stories of our community, 
most recently as executive editor of the Delaware County Daily Times, 
tragically passed away this week.
  He leaves behind a void in the hearts of his colleagues and readers 
across PA-5 who have relied on his insightful and dependable reporting 
for decades.
  Joe grew up with the Delco Times, starting as an intern 40 years ago 
and rising to executive editor in 2020. His friends and colleagues 
describe an incredible friend, mentor, and journalist, calling him 
kind, witty, principled, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, professional, and 
passionate.
  In the words of retired Delco Times editor Phil Heron, ``The 
institutional knowledge Joe had of the county, you can't replace that. 
He was the walking encyclopedia of Delco politics.''
  Our hearts go out to Joe's family, friends, and his team at the Delco 
Times as they mourn this tremendous loss.

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