Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.

Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Robert Tambour, a resident of Shavertown, Pennsylvania, and a dedicated athlete, businessman, family man, and philanthropist. Born in the former Pittston Hospital in 1938, Bob was known for the development of Arena Hub Plaza shopping center, which remains an important economic hub to this day. His successful career also encompassed Tammac Corporation, golf course development, real estate, and horse breeding, among other industries.

Throughout his life, Bob took community and civic engagement seriously. He served on the boards of many important institutions in northeastern Pennsylvania, including the Wilkes-Barre Catholic Youth Center, King's College, Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Fox Hill Country Club, the Glenmaura National Golf Club, and the F.M. Kirby Center. He and his wife were repeatedly recognized for their involvement and contributions to local organizations, educational institutions, and charities.

I had the pleasure of knowing Bob from a very early age, and he was a dear friend of my grandfather. Bob will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and the entire Wilkes-Barre community. He is remembered and honored by a grateful community for a life committed to service and making northeastern Pennsylvania a better place.

Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Lynette Villano, a cherished member of the Luzerne County community and lifelong northeastern Pennsylvanian who passed away last month.

Lynette was born in Wilkes-Barre and spent the majority of her life in West Pittston, where she was an avid member of the community.

From the West Pittston Community Pool to West Pittston Little League to local volunteering and fundraising, Lynette was known and loved by many for her loyalty. She was also incredibly involved in the political community, serving as the first female chair of the Luzerne County Republican Committee. You could not be involved in NEPA politics without knowing Lynette.

Lynette fought a courageous battle with breast cancer and will be remembered for her strength and kindness. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, the West Pittston community, and all who she knew throughout Luzerne County.

Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record the following proclamation honoring the 40th Anniversary of Steamtown National Historic Site:

Whereas, established by Congress on October 30, 1986, Steamtown National Historic Site occupies a portion of the former Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad yard, connecting the site directly to the railroad history that helped build Scranton and shape the industrial heritage of Northeastern Pennsylvania; and

Whereas, Steamtown preserves an extraordinary collection of historic locomotives, passenger cars, freight equipment, archives, and railroad artifacts, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to experience the craftsmanship and human stories behind an era that transformed American industry, commerce, transportation, and communities; and

Whereas, Steamtown's mission is to further public understanding and appreciation of the role steam railroading played in the development of the United States, and as the only site within the National Park System where the story of steam railroading and the people who made it possible is told, Steamtown serves as an important center for preservation, education, and appreciation of America's industrial heritage; and

Whereas, the anniversary provides an opportunity to honor the generations of railroad workers whose skill and dedication powered America's growth, as well as the preservationists, National Park Service employees, volunteers, and community members who have worked to ensure that their stories continue to be shared with future generations;

Now therefore, I, Rob Bresnahan, Jr., Member of Congress, do hereby recognize and congratulate Steamtown National Historic Site on the occasion of its 40th Anniversary, honoring four decades of preserving America's railroad heritage, educating visitors, and celebrating the enduring legacy of railroading and the people who helped build our Nation.