September 10, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 144 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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   IN RECOGNITION OF JOSEPH ``BO'' ORLANDO ON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE 
                   LUZERNE COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 10, 2019

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Joseph ``Bo'' 
Orlando, who was inducted into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame 
on August 11, 2019 for his outstanding athletic achievements in the 
sport of football.
  Each year, the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame honors those who 
have brought fame and recognition to the state of Pennsylvania through 
their outstanding achievements and contributions in athletic endeavors.
  Bo's storied athletic career began at Berwick High School, where he 
led the team to a 13-0 record and a USA Today National Championship as 
quarterback in 1983. Following high school, Bo took his athletic 
talents to West Virginia University. During his time with the 
Mountaineers, he helped lead the team to an undefeated season in 1988 
while earning the reputation as one of the best defensive players in 
the school's history.
  After graduating college, Bo entered the 1989 NFL Draft and was 
selected in the 6th round as the 157th pick by the Houston Oilers. Bo 
remained with the Oilers for 5 seasons, where he had 7 interceptions. 
After leaving Houston, Bo played for the San Diego Chargers and became 
the second leading tackler on the team. Bo also went on to lead the 
Cincinnati Bengals in tackles during the 1996-1997 season. He finished 
his professional career in 1998 with the Pittsburgh Steelers. During 
his time in the NFL, Bo amassed 10 interceptions and 2 sacks.
  Throughout his decades of football experience, Bo received numerous 
awards for his remarkable performance on the field. In high school, Bo 
was named an All-Conference player in 1982-1983, Berwick MVP in 1982-
1983, a 1983 All-State Defensive Back, a 1983 high school All-American, 
and a 1984 Big 33 player. In 1988 while at WVU, he earned 1st team All 
Big East Defensive Back, Defensive MVP, and was an Almanac All-
American. Bo's alma mater, West Virginia University inducted him into 
the West Virginia University Sports Hall of Fame. Today, Bo remains 
involved in sports, serving as the athletic director at Berwick Area 
High School.
  It is an honor to recognize Bo on his induction into the Luzerne 
County Sports Hall of Fame. May his story and athletic career serve as 
an inspiration to the next generation of Pennsylvania athletes striving 
for excellence.

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