[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 6, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E218]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING JOHN D. McCARTHY, JR., THE GREATER WILKES-BARRE FRIENDLY 
               SONS OF ST. PATRICK'S 2024 MAN OF THE YEAR

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 6, 2024

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize John D. McCarthy Jr., 
a resident of Shavertown, PA, whose entrepreneurial spirit, dedication 
to selfless service and passion for philanthropy personify the soul of 
our community. These qualities have earned him the distinguished honor 
of being recognized as the Greater Wilkes-Barre Friendly Sons of St. 
Patrick's 2024 Man of the Year.
  As the member of the House representing Shavertown, in Luzerne 
County, I am grateful to have this opportunity to recognize John D. 
McCarthy, Jr.'s lifelong devotion to serving the NEPA region. A third-
generation family business owner at McCarthy Tire Service, John 
continues his family's multigenerational commitment to ensuring the 
economic success of our local economy.
  Founded in 1926 by John's grandfather Joseph, the first McCarthy Tire 
Service store was opened on Main Street in Wilkes-Barre in 1930. John's 
father, John ``Jack'' D. McCarthy, Sr., a former Man of the Year 
honoree, began working in the family business at age 12 as an oil 
bottle cleaner, and he rose through the ranks to become president in 
1957. In 1962, Jack moved McCarthy Tire to its current site at 340 
Kidder Street, added services for his customers and increased the 
workforce.
  From a young age, John understood the value of teamwork and a fair 
deal as he, much like his father, worked in the family business in 
multiple roles from gas attendant to scrap tire removal. John believes 
that each role has made him a better leader. Since 1997, John has 
served as the President of McCarthy Tire Service and has overseen 
considerable growth of the company without altering his core values of 
hard work, honesty, and handshake deals.
  Under John's leadership, McCarthy Tire Service has become the fifth-
largest independent commercial tire dealer in the U.S. with over 75 
locations and 1,500 teammates in eight states. In under three decades, 
John has added over 1,200 employees to the ever-growing company and 
plans to add more in the future--helping to ensure the economic success 
of NEPA while providing good-paying jobs and benefits for our 
residents.
  John also knows the value of being an integral part of our community. 
He currently serves on the Board of Highmark Inc., AllOne Health 
Resources, AllOne Charities and AllOne Foundation. He has also served 
on past boards, including the Ecumenical Enterprises, Earth 
Conservancy, Villanova Business School, and Landmark Bank, along with 
serving on numerous tire industry councils.
  In addition to these important roles, John continues to promote 
philanthropy throughout the communities in which McCarthy Tire Service 
operates, as his company has generously given to over 100 charities. 
John has continually expressed his intent on keeping McCarthy Tire 
Service headquartered in Wilkes-Barre and remains dedicated to giving 
back to the community that helped his grandfather start McCarthy Tire 
Service.
  I congratulate John D. McCarthy, Jr. on being honored as the Greater 
Wilkes-Barre Friendly Sons of St. Patrick's 2024 Man of the Year. 
John's entrepreneurial spirit, dedication to selfless service and 
passion for philanthropy distinguish him. His character represents the 
very best of Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District, and I am proud 
to be his Representative in Washington.

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