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Floor SpeechCeremonial2024-09-18

CONGRATULATING BOB HOUSER ON HIS RETIREMENT

Lloyd Smucker
Lloyd Smucker
RPA-11 · Representative
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On 2024-09-18, Representative Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11) delivered a floor speech titled "CONGRATULATING BOB HOUSER ON HIS RETIREMENT" in the House.

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CONGRATULATING BOB HOUSER ON HIS RETIREMENT

Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E917] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONGRATULATING BOB HOUSER ON HIS RETIREMENT ______ HON. LLOYD SMUCKER of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give thanks and to congratulate Bob Houser on his well-earned retirement. 2024 marks the 60th and final year that Mr. Houser is adding something sweet to the community through his Bob's Sno Balls business. The 76-year-old York County resident has been running Bob's Sno Balls since he was just 16. In his six decades running the business, Mr. Houser has become a staple in the York County community. His classic white truck and ringing bell have attracted patrons from all over the York area during the summer months. While the summers are spent selling snow cones, Mr. Houser spends the rest of the year as an accountant. Mr. Houser remarked ``I've got two professions . . . People aren't usually smiling when they come to the tax office. Sno ball truck's a whole different operation. People are happy. Kids are happy.'' It has been the smiles and happiness that has brought Mr. Houser back for the past six decades. He stated that being able to make people, especially the children, happy has been his biggest joy in all his years of business. Mr Houser's six decades of business in York County have made a lasting impact on the communities and individuals that he has served. Generations of people have been fortunate enough to have someone like Mr. Houser in their community, not only as a business owner but as a friendly face. It is with great pride that I congratulate Mr. Houser on his 60th year in business, and I wish him continued success and joy in his retirement. ____________________
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