NEWS INFORMATION FROM

THE OFFICE OF MAYOR STEPHEN R. REED
City of Harrisburg
King City Government Center
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1678
Telephone: 717.255.3040

FOR IMMEDIATE USE
15 December 2004

MAYOR REED’S STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF JOHN O. VARTAN

“John Vartan was a quintessential American success story. Through hard work and dogged determination, he rose from humble beginnings to become one of Central Pennsylvania’s most admired and respected business and civic leaders.

“He was one of those rare individuals with a vision of hope and promise for our future, and the tenacity and wherewithal to turn those visions into reality. His generosity in giving back to this community was inspirational and he has left a legacy of success, progress and charity that will endure for generations to come.

“John was a personal friend and a key partner in Harrisburg’s renaissance. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are now with his family during this time of great loss.”

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