[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H1125]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         RECOGNIZING BRUCE DART

  (Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania was recognized to address the House for 
5 minutes.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Bruce Dart, who closed his photography studio after more than 40 years.
  Bruce is a native of Mansfield, Pennsylvania, earned a bachelor of 
arts degree from Mansfield State College, and later served in the Navy.
  During his time in the Navy, Bruce was trained as a journalist and 
took courses focused on broadcast journalism and photography, sparking 
his interest in the industry.
  Following his tenure in the Navy, Bruce worked for a newspaper in 
Connecticut and later returned to Pennsylvania and worked for the 
Williamsport Sun-Gazette as a photographer. In 1973, Bruce accepted a 
position as assistant director of public relations at Mansfield State 
University and left after 6 years to fully pursue a career as a 
freelance photographer.
  Bruce studied for more than 10 years at the Triangle Institute of 
Professional Photography in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and attended New 
York State's photography workshop, crediting this to his extensive 
experience.
  Bruce is a member of various photography associations and has won 
multiple awards over his 40-year career. In 1986, Bruce earned the 
Certified Professional Photographer competency and has held this 
achievement for more than 30 years, a testament to Bruce's expertise 
and technical proficiency within the industry.
  Bruce served on the board of directors of the Northeast Pennsylvania 
Professional Photographers Association, and he is the only photographer 
to be awarded the organization's Photographer of the Year Award five 
times. Additionally, some of Bruce's photographs have been published by 
the Associated Press.
  Aside from photography, Bruce has been an active member of the 
community. He was president of the Greater Mansfield Area Chamber of 
Commerce and served on the Mansfield Borough Council for over 20 years. 
Bruce is also an active member of the Austin Cox American Legion Post 
and VFW Post 6757.
  Bruce has been pivotal in capturing key moments throughout the 
Mansfield area but also moments in people's lives.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Bruce for his service to the community, 
capturing important moments throughout the years. Bruce has been a 
great leader in the photography community, but also a great mentor to 
many aspiring photographers. I wish Bruce all the best.

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