Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a man who has given 33 years of his life to the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society. Robert D. Griffith is the executive director of the association of more than 1,600 members who provide recreation and parks programs and services to the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through Federal, State and local recreation and park agencies. During his tenure, he was instrumental in the passage of the statewide Growing Greener 1 and 2 funding programs; and worked on another statewide funding program for parks, recreation and conservation through the Renew Growing Greener Coalition. He headed up the Governor's Conference on Recreation, Parks and Leisure in 1990 and has assisted in the development of the State's comprehensive recreation plans through the State Recreation and Park Advisory Committee and the Citizens Recreation Advisory Council. Bob is a veteran serving as commanding officer for six different units at naval reserve centers in Altoona, Ebensburg and McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Recently, Bob made the decision to retire from his position with the Recreation and Park Society. The State and its citizens will miss his leadership and stewardship of our parks. He deserves our thanks and our commendation. ____________________”