[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16752]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO ROBERT ``RED'' PENSINGER

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 20, 2007

  Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of Robert 
``Red'' Pensinger, former mayor of Greencastle, PA. Mayor Pensinger 
passed away in his home on Saturday, June 16. Born in Marion, PA, on 
February 22, 1933, Mayor Pensinger spent his life in the Greencastle 
area as a civic leader and successful businessman.
  ``Red,'' as he was lovingly called, brought great enthusiasm and 
esteem not only to his office as mayor, but to his many other 
activities within the community as well. Robert dedicated his life to 
the betterment of his community, giving his time and energy to various 
organizations. He influenced and mentored hundreds of young people 
through his participation in the Boy Scouts of America, of which he was 
a Scout master, and Kauffman's Little League team, which he managed. 
Members of the community also looked up to ``Red,'' recognizing and 
appreciating his devotion to the town, his positive outlook and 
pleasant demeanor.
  The former mayor was also a leader in business, establishing a State 
Farm Insurance Agency in Greencastle in 1965 and leading it to become 
the largest agency in Pennsylvania and the fifth largest in the Nation. 
He served in the State Farm President's Club and was a six-time Legion 
of Honor winner. In addition to operating his insurance agency, Robert 
served as vice-chairman of the board of directors for Tower Bancorp 
Inc. and the First National Bank of Greencastle. He served on the 
Chamber of Commerce, which awarded him with the 1997 James P. Oliver 
Award for his leadership and community involvement.
  While I could go on listing the countless organizations and people to 
whom ``Red'' gave his time and energy, it is safe to say that his 
contributions to the Greencastle community are endless. Robert touched 
the lives of thousands and impacted each one of them tremendously. 
Mayor Pensinger served as a role model for many, and it is my hope that 
those who were lucky enough to know him will continue his legacy and 
enthusiasm for bettering the community and the lives of others.
  Robert's wife, Nancy, and his family and friends are certainly proud 
and honored by his remarkable work and devotion to improving the lives 
of others. His community service and achievements are remarkable, and 
his presence will be sorely missed. Robert Pensinger was a celebrated 
leader in business and the community, and words cannot express his 
value to the people of Greencastle or their love and devotion to their 
late mayor.

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