Recognizing Michael J. Mabin, Jr.--50 Years of Life, Leadership, and Service

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a remarkable leader, dedicated family man, and proud son of Bucks County--Mr. Michael J. Mabin, Jr., President and CEO of PennFab, Inc., headquartered in Morrisville and Martelli Companies, headquartered in Ivyland.

Mike Mabin is more than a successful businessman--he is a builder of community, a job creator, and a champion for working families in Pennsylvania's First Congressional District. Through his leadership, generosity, and vision, Mike has helped shape not only the economic fabric of our region, but its moral character as well.

Mike was born on February 24, 1975, in Bucks County. He grew up in Levittown before moving to the Holland neighborhood and later settling with his wife Kristie (nee Kash) and their children--Michael, Ashlynne, and Jamison--in Ivyland, Pennsylvania.

Born and raised in Bucks County, Mike Mabin, Jr.'s story is one of homegrown leadership, generational grit, and a deep-rooted commitment to community. He got his start on the shop floor of his family's fabrication business, PennFab, where he worked side-by-side with his father and gained not just a trade, but a calling. From the very beginning, Mike understood that real leadership isn't about titles-- it's about responsibility: to your people, to your hometown, and to the future.

When Mike assumed leadership of PennFab following his father's passing in 2018, he did far more than carry on a legacy--he redefined it. With bold vision and relentless determination, he transformed a respected local operation into a nationally recognized infrastructure partner. He expanded operations, acquired PennFab's sister company, Martelli Companies LLC, and positioned both businesses as critical players in some of the Nation's most vital sectors while keeping their roots firmly planted in Bucks County.

But the measure of Mike's success isn't just found in the scale of the business--it's in the strength of the community he's built around it. He has created hundreds of family-sustaining jobs right here at home. He's mentored young tradespeople, empowered second-chance workers, and in doing so, restored something too many communities have lost: the dignity of work, and the hope that comes with it.

At a time when much of our Nation's industrial foundation has eroded, Mike made a different choice--he reinvested. He proved that American manufacturing can still thrive, that ``Made in Bucks County'' still matters, and that a business rooted in values can lift entire neighborhoods.

Mike's commitment to the community doesn't stop at the manufacturing doors. Whether it's stepping up in times of need, supporting local nonprofits, or quietly funding initiatives that benefit area youth, families and veterans, Mike has always led by example--without seeking credit, and always putting others first.

Mr. Speaker, the story of Mike Mabin, Jr. is the story of Bucks County Leader at his best--rooted in family, built by hard work, and driven by a relentless belief in the power of community. We thank him for the lives he's uplifted, the jobs he's created, and the example he continues to set for what local leadership should look like.

He hasn't just carried forward a legacy--he's forged one of his own.

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