[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 149 (Thursday, November 10, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2329-E2330]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO PHILIP McGOLDRICK

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                           HON. JIM MARSHALL

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 10, 2005

  Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Philip McGoldrick, 
of Macon, Georgia, for his efforts on behalf of Middle Georgia's 
children and for his long record of community service and activism.
  In September, for its successful efforts to bring the joy of 
Christmas to underprivileged children in Middle Georgia, the Marine 
Toys for Tots Foundation recognized Macon's Toys for Tots campaign as 
the 2004 Local Community Organization of the year. With 481 local 
community campaigns nationwide, this is a tremendous achievement and a 
great honor for Middle Georgia. As the coordinator for Macon's Toys for 
Tots campaign, Philip also received a commendation from the United 
States Marine Corps for his exemplary administration, his tireless 
dedication, and his commitment to helping children in need.
  When I learned of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina in 
Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, and seeing first hand the 
nationwide outpouring of support and assistance, it really struck home 
for me exactly how much a small number of caring people--or even one 
dedicated volunteer--can do to reduce hardship and suffering. In Middle 
Georgia, we are extremely lucky to have many kind souls willing to help 
and support those less fortunate than themselves.
  Mr. Speaker, one of Middle Georgia's kindest, most caring souls is 
Philip McGoldrick, and I am proud to call him my friend. Philip's 
recent success with Toys for Tots is not an isolated event. He is 
active in all manner of civic organizations which do tremendous good 
for the Middle Georgia Community. Philip is a charter member of 
CrimeStoppers and the chairman of the Macon Sports Hall of Fame, and he 
founded Macon Youth Day, just to name a few of the many hats he wears.

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  In response to his recent commendation, Philip's modest reaction was 
typical. ``I do this because I love it, not to win an award,'' Philip 
told the Macon Telegraph's Ed Grisamore. ``This is really Macon's 
award.''
  Mr. Speaker, community leaders like Philip McGoldrick are a real 
treasure for a city like Macon. Already, Philip is working on ways to 
help this year's Toys for Tots annual drive bring Santa to every child 
in Macon, but he hasn't forgotten the critical need to bring Santa to 
the children left devastated by Hurricane Katrina. I can only wish that 
other cities each have at least one Philip McGoldrick to lead, organize 
and motivate civic organizations. Truly, the ``gold'' in the Philip's 
surname must reference his heart, for it is made of pure gold.

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