Glenn R. Walbert, participated in his last Hanover Township Board of Supervisors meeting Dec. 15. First elected in 1986, Walbert served the last 10 years as the board’s vice chairman.

Representatives from Senator Toomey, Congressman Dent and PA. Representative Marcia Hahn recognized Walbert and presented him with proclamations and citations. Pa. Senator Mario Scavello presented a citation from the Senate.

Offering public input was former township engineer Jim Birdsall, Police Chief Roy Seiple and Supervisor-elect Michael Prendeville. Warm applause followed each one of the presentations and comments from those in attendance.

Chairman John N. Diacogiannis asked those on the dais for their input. Warm thoughts were offered by supervisors Jack Nagle, Mark Tanczos, Steve Salvesen and Diacogiannis. Salvesen and Diacogiannis were both members of the board when Walbert was elected in 1986.

Solicitor James Broughal, engineer Brien Kocher, Director of Administration Ryan Kish and Manager Jay Finnigan also offered comments. All spoke of Walbert’s commitment to the residents and business community in Hanover. Common descriptives used by everyone throughout the evening included “ethics,” “honesty,” “tirelessness” and “professionalism.”

Broughal summed up everyone’s thoughts.

“Over the years, you may have had many equals, but there was no one that could beat you.”

After Walbert was showered with acolytes, proclamations and citations Diacogiannis passed the gavel and allowed him to preside as chairman for his last meeting.

Also in attendance for his last meeting was Walbert’s wife, Karen. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.