A community came together to honor and remember the life of Representative Camille “Bud’ George who passed away at the age of 89.
“Bud” George was one of the longest-serving legislators in Pennsylvania, being re-elected for 19 consecutive terms and serving for 38 years,
“38 years, 19 elections. God bless him. That’s never easy, but it’s an accomplishment and it’s a testament to him coming back because people wanted him to come back,” said Representative Tommy Sankey
No matter your political party, George was known to many in Pennsylvania as the “people’s politician.”
“Yeah, he was really a people’s legislator. When people came in with problems, and there are problems out there, he did not ask political registration, he just said ‘what do we need to do here,'” said David Wulderk, a longtime friend.
As the last serving World War 2 vet in the Pennsylvania House, and a fierce protector of the environment, George will be remembered as a champion for working families, small business owners and retired citizens.
“He really had the hearts of the local community and he made a difference, ya know, he was one that made a difference for a long period of time,” said Kenn Starr, a local business owner.
“He was a wonderful, wonderful person. He would do anything for anybody,” said Jerry Deao, a resident of Houtzdale.
Before and after he served at the state level, George was the mayor of Houtzdale for several years where he impacted the lives of many in the community.
“He was very easy to approach and talk to as a regular person and I think everyone always felt like he was just part of the community. He was just our voice in Harrisburg and he just lived in Houtzdale borough,” said Sankey.
“Bud” George was one of the longest-serving legislators in Pennsylvania, being re-elected for 19 consecutive terms and serving for 38 years,
“38 years, 19 elections. God bless him. That’s never easy, but it’s an accomplishment and it’s a testament to him coming back because people wanted him to come back,” said Representative Tommy Sankey
No matter your political party, George was known to many in Pennsylvania as the “people’s politician.”
“Yeah, he was really a people’s legislator. When people came in with problems, and there are problems out there, he did not ask political registration, he just said ‘what do we need to do here,'” said David Wulderk, a longtime friend.
As the last serving World War 2 vet in the Pennsylvania House, and a fierce protector of the environment, George will be remembered as a champion for working families, small business owners and retired citizens.
“He really had the hearts of the local community and he made a difference, ya know, he was one that made a difference for a long period of time,” said Kenn Starr, a local business owner.
“He was a wonderful, wonderful person. He would do anything for anybody,” said Jerry Deao, a resident of Houtzdale.
Before and after he served at the state level, George was the mayor of Houtzdale for several years where he impacted the lives of many in the community.
“He was very easy to approach and talk to as a regular person and I think everyone always felt like he was just part of the community. He was just our voice in Harrisburg and he just lived in Houtzdale borough,” said Sankey.
Viewing hours for “Bud” George will continue tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Freeberg Funeral Home in Houzdale followed by a funeral service.
