[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 187 (Friday, November 7, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1048]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING BUCKS COUNTRY GARDENS PRESIDENT TOM HEBEL'S RETIREMENT 
                       AFTER 40+ YEARS OF SERVICE

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                       HON. BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 7, 2025

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a remarkable 
constituent from my district, Mr. Tom Hebel, proprietor of Bucks 
Country Gardens in Doylestown, Pennsylvania--a business that has, for 
more than six decades, helped beautify homes and enrich communities 
throughout Bucks County and beyond.
  Founded in 1961 as Royer Nurseries, the family run business has 
become a cornerstone of the local community, known for its commitment 
to excellence, creativity, and service. Mr. Hebel joined the company in 
1981 as a young landscape designer, quickly finding a mentor and 
partner in owner Mr. Dick Royer who shared his vision for inspiring 
outdoor living. After a decade of collaboration, Mr. Hebel assumed 
ownership, guiding the business through decades of growth and 
transformation while remaining true to its founding principles.
  Under Mr. Hebel's leadership, Bucks Country Gardens has thrived as 
both a retail garden center and a landscape design firm. The garden 
center offers an impressive array of plants, trees, and flowers as well 
as fine outdoor furniture from trusted brands such as Castelle, 
Hanamint, Telescope, and Jensen Outdoor. The boutique complements these 
offerings with unique gifts, jewelry, and home decor that reflect the 
artistry and taste of the region. From modest terraces to expansive 
poolside retreats and vegetable gardens, Bucks Country Gardens has 
helped countless homeowners turn their dreams into reality--always 
balancing creativity, functionality, and responsibility.
  Mr. Hebel, a proud graduate of Penn State University's Landscape 
Architecture program, has long emphasized that landscaping is both a 
financial and a lifestyle investment. Through his guidance, the company 
has earned a reputation not only for its design expertise but also for 
its enduring client relationships through many generations.
  Now, as Bucks Country Gardens enters a new chapter, Mr. Hebel looks 
with pride to his sons, Gregory and Ryan Hebel, who together represent 
the next generation of leadership. Gregory, who oversees the company's 
design-build operations, and Ryan, who manages the retail garden 
center, share their father's passion for connecting people to the 
outdoors. With their dedication and vision, the future of Bucks Country 
Gardens shines brightly.
  Mr. Hebel's decades of work have brought joy, inspiration, and beauty 
to the people of Bucks County. His story reflects the very best of 
American entrepreneurship--family, creativity, and community spirit--
and stands as a testament to the enduring value of small businesses in 
our Nation's fabric.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating Tom Hebel 
and the entire Bucks Country Gardens team for their remarkable 
contributions to the community, their commitment to excellence, and 
their role in nurturing both the community and the people they serve.

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