[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21829]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



           GOVERNOR RIDGE HONORS CONGRESSMAN WILLIAM GOODLING

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                            HON. BUD SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 5, 2000

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following remarks to the 
Congressional Record on behalf of my good friend and former Member of 
this body, the current Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 
Tom Ridge, in honor of the outstanding contributions and dedicated 
service that Congressman Bill Goodling has provided to the United 
States Congress, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the people of 
the 19th Congressional District.

                 Honoring Congressman William Goodling

       Dear Mr. Speaker: It gives me great pleasure to join the 
     Pennsylvania delegation to honor Congressman Bill Goodling 
     for his outstanding contributions and dedicated service to 
     the United States Congress, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 
     and the people of the 19th Congressional District.
       Pennsylvania possesses a rich heritage of great civic and 
     business leaders who have made significant contributions to 
     their communities and the Commonwealth as a whole. Bill's 
     attention and unwavering devotion to the needs and best 
     interests of the constituents and our Commonwealth community 
     aligns him with those who exemplify the founding principles 
     of this great nation.
       Adequately serving the needs of Pennsylvania citizens, 
     families and communities relies upon the practical knowledge 
     and personal integrity of those committed to the highest 
     measures of citizenship. As Chairman of the Committee on 
     Education and the Workforce Bill Goodling has consistently 
     demonstrated outstanding leadership that directly reflects 
     his unyielding devotion to ensuring a better quality of life 
     for Pennsylvanians. As a devotee to both family and 
     community, his tireless efforts have ensured south central 
     Pennsylvania's economic stability and leadership as we enter 
     the 21st century. It has been my honor to work with him as 
     both a colleague and as Governor and I have personally 
     witnessed his consistent diligence to the highest levels of 
     personal, professional and civic distinction.
       Michele and I extend our best wishes to Bill for much 
     happiness and fulfillment in the future.
                                                        Tom Ridge,
                           Governor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

     

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