John L. Augustine Receives Leadership Northeast Alumni Award

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Mr. MEUSER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a true pillar of my community, my friend, John L. Augustine, the recipient of the Leadership Northeast Distinguished Leadership Alumni Award.

Now serving as president and CEO of Penn's Northeast, John's service to northeastern Pennsylvania has extended over the past 25 years. Community leaders like John are essential in economic and industrial development in communities throughout Pennsylvania.

As president and CEO of Penn's Northeast, John has played a vital role in planning over 45 million square feet of new industrial development throughout our district, throughout our communities, which host over 350 businesses and employ more than 35,000 people.

I have known John for many years, and it is people like him who make communities thrive, expand job opportunities, and improve the quality of life.

John Augustine proves that you don't need to be in elected office to make communities better. I appreciate the service of all those who do just that.

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