[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 49 (Monday, March 31, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E443]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING LEONA SASSAMAN

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                         HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 31, 2008

  Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
honor Leona Sassaman, longtime Tinicum Township resident. Ms. Sassaman 
is being recognized by the Tinicum Democrats on April 6th for her hard 
work and exceptional achievements in working to better her community.
  Born in Uhlerstown, PA in 1925, Leona Sassaman has a long history of 
service to her community. Beginning her community involvement, Ms. 
Sassaman worked for 25 years making parts for RCA. During this time, 
Ms. Sassaman was an active member of the International Glass, Plastic, 
Pottery, and Allied Workers Union, Local 173A. Ms. Sassaman served as 
chief shop steward, union treasurer, secretary and president, laboring 
to make the workplace safer for she and her colleagues.
  Ms. Sassaman has also worked for years to improve the safety of her 
community through her involvement with the Delaware County firehouse. A 
member of the firehouse for over 50 years, Ms. Sassaman was involved in 
the firehouse's construction in 1958. Throughout the years, Mr. 
Sassaman has contributed to countless fundraising events and activities 
for the firehouse, such as bake sales, Friday night spaghetti dinners, 
and rummage sales.
  Adding to her distinguished work, Ms. Sassaman is an active member of 
the political process within her community. A member of the Board of 
Elections for 30 years, Ms. Sassaman was elected and served as minority 
clerk to the board until 2006. Ms. Sassaman has been an active member 
of the Democratic Party for many years, while also serving as a 
reliable political resource for those in her community of any political 
party.
  As her outstanding efforts show, Leona Sassaman has pledged her life 
to helping those in her community. Through her tireless work, Ms. 
Sassaman has clearly bettered the lives of those around her. Madam 
Speaker, I am proud to recognize Ms. Sassaman for her extraordinary 
accomplishments and extremely honored to serve as her Congressman.

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