[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 65 (Thursday, April 30, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1038]
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                     HONORING MR. THOMAS R. RAMSEY

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 30, 2009

  Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 2009 
inductees to the Phoenixville Area School District Wall of Fame.
  Thomas R. Ramsey Jr. and Leo J. Scoda are well-deserving recipients 
of this honor thanks to their outstanding service to students and 
constant commitment to improving the quality of life in the community.
  Mr. Ramsey, a Phoenixville native, has shared his knowledge of 
television broadcasting with high school students since 2002, helping 
launch Phantom Television. In addition to informing students and staff 
with daily morning announcements, the station provides great coverage 
of concerts, sports and other scholastic events. Mr. Ramsey also gives 
back to the community through his service on Schuylkill River Heritage 
Center Board and the Donald J.L. Coppedge Scholarship Committee.
  Mr. Scoda dedicated 35 years to teaching biology at Phoenixville Area 
High School where he also guided the boys' tennis team to amazing 196-0 
record in PAC 10 play and 33 Chest-Mont and PAC 10 league 
championships. He also has been most active in civic life by serving as 
Mayor of the Borough of Phoenixville since 1998.
  The school district and community members will honor the two men 
during an induction ceremony on May 5, 2009 at Phoenixville Area High 
School.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in 
congratulating Thomas R. Ramsey Jr. and Leo J. Scoda for their 
tremendous community spirit and exemplary dedication to the youth of 
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

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