PRINTER'S NO. 2803
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
360
Session of
2024
INTRODUCED BY BANTA, MARCH 26, 2024
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
MARCH 26, 2024
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and achievements of former State
Representative Harry Bowser.
WHEREAS, Former State Representative Harry Bowser passed away
on February 22, 2024, at 92 years of age at Parkside North East;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bowser was born September 13, 1931, in
Coolspring; and
WHEREAS, Immediately after high school Mr. Bowser joined the
United States Marine Corps, which affiliation he honored and
carried proudly throughout the remainder of his life; and
WHEREAS, Upon discharge from the Marines in 1952, Mr. Bowser
opened a barbering business in North East and became a leader in
the community; and
WHEREAS, In 1955, Mr. Bowser married the love of his life and
partner, Carol, and had three sons, Timothy, Dennis and Andrew;
and
WHEREAS, In 1972, the Bowsers bought a 65-acre grape farm,
transforming an antiquated operation into a modernized and
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successful farming business; and
WHEREAS, At the behest of community members, Mr. Bowser ran
for and won a seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
in 1978 where he served for 10 years; and
WHEREAS, Upon retirement, the Bowsers embarked on many
adventures worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bowser is survived by his sons Timothy Bowser,
Dennis and his wife Carmen Bowser, Andrew Bowser, his grandsons
Sherard and Lamar Bowser and his companion, Josephine Ganzer;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor the life
and achievements of former State Representative Harry Bowser.
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