[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 109 (Friday, June 28, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H4428]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      JOHN L. AUGUSTINE RECEIVES LEADERSHIP NORTHEAST ALUMNI AWARD

  (Mr. MEUSER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MEUSER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a true pillar of 
my community, my friend, John L. Augustine, the recipient of the 
Leadership Northeast Distinguished Leadership Alumni Award.
  Now serving as president and CEO of Penn's Northeast, John's service 
to northeastern Pennsylvania has extended over the past 25 years. 
Community leaders like John are essential in economic and industrial 
development in communities throughout Pennsylvania.
  As president and CEO of Penn's Northeast, John has played a vital 
role in planning over 45 million square feet of new industrial 
development throughout our district, throughout our communities, which 
host over 350 businesses and employ more than 35,000 people.
  I have known John for many years, and it is people like him who make 
communities thrive, expand job opportunities, and improve the quality 
of life.
  John Augustine proves that you don't need to be in elected office to 
make communities better. I appreciate the service of all those who do 
just that.

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