McKee Bows Out After 12 Years As Warminster Supervisor

WARMINSTER, PA —He tried to hold back the tears.

But in a meeting where he received recognition several times, Supervisor Mark McKee could not prevent his emotions from getting the best of him.

It wasn't surprising since McKee was wrapping up his 12-year tenure on the Warminster Township Board of Supervisors.

The first came when McKee choked up after stating to the audience at the last meeting of the year when it came time for supervisors to make announcements.

"It's my last meeting on the board," McKee said, choking up. His term ended on Dec. 31.

Then, McKee got choked up again after receiving a proclamation from Supervisors Chairman Kenneth Hayes and a standing ovation from his fellow supervisors and township staff.

"We've been together for four years," Hayes said. "We've also known each other a lifetime. And while we didn't always see eye to eye on how to get there, we both had our residents in mind. You were very respectful. There was never an argument."

Hayes hugged McKee after presenting him with the proclamation.

"It's been a hell of a ride," McKee said after thanking township supervisors, staff, and residents and then getting emotional.

State Rep. Brian Munroe also presented McKee with a state House of Representatives citation. The two reminisced about when both were township supervisors and how Munroe voted for McKee to serve as supervisors' chairman.

They also mentioned both being cancer survivors.

"When I was first diagnosed with cancer in 2019, Mark was the first call I made. He was also a cancer survivor," Munroe said. "I will always consider you a friend."

The two hugged and both tried to hide a few tears.

Township supervisors took turns at the end of the meeting acknowledging McKee.

"We spent time trying to get the township back on track and to see if we could work together," Supervisor Vice President Kathy Frescatore said. "You are an honorable man."

Supervisor Janice Charlton got laughs for her remarks.

"It's been a pleasure sitting next to you for the past two years," Charlton said. "It will be very different without you here. It will be very quiet."

The laughs continued with comments from Supervisor Judy Hoover.

"It's been quite an experience working with Uncle Fester," Hoover said of the bald McKee. "We were a great board together."

At the end of the meeting, McKee —with his wife and son in attendance —made some remarks about his tenure.

"I want to thank the residents. They elected me twice," McKee said. This has been the thrill of a lifetime and the greatest job I ever had. Going back to the beginning, I'm proud of the work we've done here. It's been an honor to have served here."