[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23632]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO SUSANNE McKEON

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                         HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 5, 2007

  Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today 
with a heavy heart to pay tribute to Susanne McKeon, the Lower 
Southampton Township manager and the president of the Playwicki Farm 
Foundation. I share the grief felt by the entire community in the wake 
of Sue's passing, but it is important that in these trying moments we 
remember the tremendous legacy she leaves behind. Madam Speaker, Sue's 
work earned her the utmost admiration and respect from those she 
served, the goal of any public servant.
  Sue became part of the Lower Southampton Board of Supervisors in 1984 
and worked tirelessly to better the community. Serving as chairman and 
vice president, her leadership led the way for lasting successes for 
the township. She was a supervisor when in 1994 the Township finalized 
the purchase of the property from the estate of Elizabeth Snodgrass 
that preserved the last large area of open space in Lower Southampton. 
In September 1996, the Board of Supervisors established the Playwicki 
Farm Foundation and at its first meeting, Sue was elected president. 
She served in that capacity ever since. Her work was selfless as she 
strived to improve her township. She was extremely dedicated to her 
various roles in the community which has benefited greatly thanks to 
her efforts.
  Her strong leadership started long before the Board of Supervisors. 
In the 1970s, she started the story hour at the Southampton Township 
library and served as a member of the library board. She was also a 
founding member of the ``Friends of Lower Southampton Library'' and the 
2007 chairperson of the Bucks County Planning Commission. Sue's 
commitment to hard work and public service earned her the high esteem 
of those around her.
  Sue was an advocate for her community, inspiring others to become 
leaders and devote time to their community in the way that she did. Sue 
is owed a debt of gratitude for her many years of service.
  Madam Speaker, Susanne McKeon's legacy as a community leader is one 
her husband, children and grandchildren can be proud to carry on. Sue 
will be remembered for her devotion, selflessness and commitment to the 
residents of Lower Southampton Township in Bucks County, PA.

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