[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17033]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         TRIBUTE TO LEWIS H. FISHER--DEDICATED COMMUNITY LEADER

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                            HON. CURT WELDON

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 21, 2005

  Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with profound 
sadness and tremendous gratitude to honor the life of my good friend, 
Lew Fisher, a generous and dedicated community leader who will be 
greatly missed in Aston, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. As his family, 
friends and neighbors mourn the passing of Lew Fisher, I want to take a 
few moments to remember his work and difference he made in the 
community he served so faithfully for over 20 years.
  Lew spent almost his entire life in Aston, he loved it there and 
spent 20 years giving his service as a Township Commissioner without 
reserve to the people he called his neighbors. He leaves behind an 
impressive list of accomplishments that most people only hope to 
achieve in their lifetime. Lew will be remembered for many different 
reasons, including his generosity to the Aston community. His 
inspirational leadership had a profound effect on helping people better 
their lives. Even with all of his work in public service and with 
community organizations, Lew endeared himself to many because of his 
generous spirit and wise counsel. On a personal note, I benefited 
tremendously from his advice during my years of public service. Whether 
it was a township concern or just a relaxed visit with an old friend, 
the Aston locals always knew they would find the support and guidance 
they were looking for in a chat with Lew. While in his presence you 
were immediately put at ease with his warm smile, his firm handshake, 
his gentle voice and his admirable character.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in remembering a 
dedicated community leader and friend to many in the 7th Congressional 
District. I wish Lew's wife of 52 years, Florence and family, my 
heartfelt condolences and may they find comfort in knowing that the 
many people he impacted deeply value his dedication and generosity and 
the example of his life and work.

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