[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1216]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING MR. BOB GODSHALL

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 26, 2015

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a dear friend of 
mine, Pennsylvania State Representative Bob Godshall for the 50 years 
of service he has given to our community, and the state of 
Pennsylvania. Representative Godshall has served 32 years in the 
Pennsylvania Legislature representing the 53rd District in Montgomery 
County, PA--an area which encompasses the Indian Valley portion of my 
Congressional District.
  Prior to his work in the legislature, Bob served 3 years as 
Montgomery County Controller, and 17 years on the Souderton School 
Board. He also served 3 years as Montgomery County Open Space Director, 
where he helped bring Montgomery County's beautiful park system to 
fruition. Bob was also instrumental in the creation of the United 
States Constitution Center in Philadelphia--a place where thousands of 
visitors come to pay tribute to the founding fathers each year.
  Aside from his many accomplishments, Bob has also been very kind, 
generous and supportive of me in my work representing the 8th 
Congressional District. In 2012, when I found out that my district 
would be taking on a new portion of Montgomery County, Bob was the 
first person I called. Everyone in the Indian Valley has a story about 
Representative Godshall, usually involving Bob ``helping them, their 
family or their neighbor.'' I've never met anyone more dedicated to his 
community and beloved by the people who live there.
  Bob--it's been a pleasure working with you and getting to know you 
over the past few years. Thanks for everything you have done, and 
continue to do for our area.

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