[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E975]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MR. ROBERT TAMBOUR

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                     HON. ROBERT P. BRESNAHAN, JR.

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 24, 2026

  Mr. BRESNAHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of 
Mr. Robert Tambour, a resident of Shavertown, Pennsylvania, and a 
dedicated athlete, businessman, family man, and philanthropist. Born in 
the former Pittston Hospital in 1938, Bob was known for the development 
of Arena Hub Plaza shopping center, which remains an important economic 
hub to this day. His successful career also encompassed Tammac 
Corporation, golf course development, real estate, and horse breeding, 
among other industries.
  Throughout his life, Bob took community and civic engagement 
seriously. He served on the boards of many important institutions in 
northeastern Pennsylvania, including the Wilkes-Barre Catholic Youth 
Center, King's College, Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Fox Hill Country 
Club, the Glenmaura National Golf Club, and the F.M. Kirby Center. He 
and his wife were repeatedly recognized for their involvement and 
contributions to local organizations, educational institutions, and 
charities.
  I had the pleasure of knowing Bob from a very early age, and he was a 
dear friend of my grandfather. Bob will be greatly missed by his 
family, friends, and the entire Wilkes-Barre community. He is 
remembered and honored by a grateful community for a life committed to 
service and making northeastern Pennsylvania a better place.

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