[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 79 (Wednesday, May 10, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2236]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CELEBRATING THE SERVICE OF DOUGLAS J. ERICKSON

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the retirement and longtime service of Patton Township Manager Douglas 
J. Erickson, who has served the Centre County community for over 25 
years.
  Douglas Erickson began as township engineer and director of public 
works in 1998 before becoming township manager in 2006. While 18 
township supervisors have come and gone since his first day as a 
township employee, Erickson has remained committed to public service.
  In his time, Doug oversaw the rapid expansion and development of the 
State College suburb and left a long legacy of accomplishments.
  Under his leadership, Patton Township has seen unprecedented growth, 
including adding thousands of new residents and the construction of 
nearly 3,000 new homes.
  The township government has grown to include more than 15 employees 
in police, public works, administration and finance and engineering, 
and planning and zoning departments. Doug has secured an incredible $30 
million in grants for township projects, helping to improve the quality 
of life for all the township's residents.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Douglas J. Erickson for his commitment to 
serving his community of Patton Township, and I wish him a very happy 
retirement.

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