HONORING ROBERT ALLEN BISHOP, SR.

On 2026-02-12, Representative Glenn Thompson (R-PA-15) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING ROBERT ALLEN BISHOP, SR." in the House. The speech addressed the environment and also covered defense, veterans affairs.

HONORING ROBERT ALLEN BISHOP, SR.

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)] [House] [Page H2204] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1050 HONORING ROBERT ALLEN BISHOP, SR. (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I introduced a bill this week to designate the Mahaffey Post Office in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania, as the Robert Allen Bishop, Sr. Post Office. Bob was a Marine Corps veteran, a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, and an outstanding member of the community. Born in 1936, Bob graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School in 1954. At age 22, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and completed an overseas tour in Japan and obtained the rank of corporal. Following his military service, Bob returned to Pennsylvania and opened the Lightner and Bishop General Store with his wife, Jean. Today, the building that housed the general store is home to the Mahaffey Post Office. Bob was a letter carrier for 36 years and received the Million Mile Award, which recognizes workers who drive over 1 million miles. He also served with the Mahaffey Volunteer Fire Department as an EMT. Bob passed away on June 15, 2023. Mr. Speaker, Bob dedicated his life to service, to his country and his community, and I look forward to renaming the Mahaffey Post Office in his honor. ____________________