[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 127 (Wednesday, October 2, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1716]
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                        REPORT FROM PENNSYLVANIA

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                         HON. PATRICK J. TOOMEY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 1, 2002

  Mr. TOOMEY. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to share my Report from 
Pennsylvania for my colleagues and the American people.
  All across Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District there are some 
amazing people who do good things to make our communities a better 
place. These are individuals of all ages who truly make a difference 
and help others. I like to call these individuals Lehigh Valley Heroes 
for their good deeds and efforts.
  Today, I would like to recognize Mrs. Grace Hart O'Boyle of 
Bethlehem. Mrs. O'Boyle is a prime example of someone who has devoted 
her life to the betterment of our communities.
  Mrs. O'Boyle served Bethlehem Township as a junior high school, 
business and English teacher and was an active participant in the 
city's summer school program for many decades. Despite commitments to 
Brownie troops and other youth organizations, Mrs. O'Boyle found time 
to raise a family and her strong commitment to education and the 
community is reflected in her own children's education-based careers.
  While most would relax in their retirement, Mrs. O'Boyle saw her 
retirement only as an opportunity to help her community. She continued 
to substitute teach and was a member of Bethlehem's Professional 
Woman's Association, American Association of University Women, and 
served with various other Organizations.
  Mrs. O'Boyle is marked by her humbleness and devotion, which she 
exhibited on her 80th birthday. Instead of accepting the flowers and 
gifts that usually mark such an occasion, Mrs. O'Boyle established a 
Scholarship fund to help bright, needy students at her local parish 
school.
  Mrs. O'Boyle stands out as an example of the effect one person can 
have upon their community and for this she is a Lehigh Valley Hero in 
my book.
  Mr. Speaker, this concludes my Report from Pennsylvania.

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