[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 131 (Friday, August 16, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E827]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF PA STATE REP. OBERLANDER

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                          HON. GLENN THOMPSON

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 16, 2024

  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Pennsylvania State Representative Donna Oberlander's advocacy for the 
63rd District and to congratulate her on her retirement.
  For the past 16 years, Rep. Oberlander has served Clarion and 
Armstrong Counties, advanced economic opportunities and preserved 
traditional values.
  Throughout her time in public service, Donna has made a lasting 
impact on our commonwealth. Her legislation, Act 130 of 2022, permitted 
pilot driverless testing programs, which have created thousands of jobs 
and contributed billions in investments.
  Her advocacy for Act 7 of 2020 has created safer outcomes for 
medically fragile newborns by regulating milk banks.
  Outside of her numerous legislative accomplishments, Rep. Oberlander 
is a dependable leader. In the Pennsylvania State House, Donna has 
served as Chairwoman for the House Tourism and Economic and 
Recreational Development Committee, Republican Whip, Republican Policy 
Chairman, and Caucus Secretary.
  Rep. Oberlander's impressive leadership speaks volumes. She was the 
first Republican woman to serve as both Republican Whip and Policy 
Chairman.
  Donna Oberlander is an impressive woman; I am fortunate to call her 
my friend. I thank her for her service to the people of Pennsylvania 
and wish her well in retirement.

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