[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 201 (Wednesday, December 6, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1176]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





           HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MR. JAMES PURCELL

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                       HON. BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 6, 2023

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of a 
constituent and dedicated public servant from my district, James 
``Jim'' Purcell. Mr Purcell passed away on November 28, 2023, at the 
age of 70.
  Born in Philadelphia, PA, Jim graduated in 1971 from Archbishop Wood 
High School in Warminster, PA. After, he completed his electrician 
apprenticeship in 1975 and obtained a degree in energy efficiency. He 
would later go on to become an electrician for the International 
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local No. 98 for over 40 
years.
  Jim, a revered member of the Perkasie community, will forever be 
recognized for his exemplary commitment and public service to his 
community. Jim joined the water authority when he was 25 years old, and 
he had 41 years of service, including 23 years on the authority and 15 
years on council where he served as Vice President of the Perkasie 
Borough Council for many years. During this period, Jim was 
instrumental in the development of Perkasie's public power policies and 
was recognized as providing outstanding public service throughout his 
life.
  Jim will always be remembered as a loving Husband, Father and 
Grandfather and we are all incredibly grateful for the positive impact 
he has had on our community. Let us continue his legacy of public 
service each and every day.

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