[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 149 (Thursday, October 15, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2543]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING HENRY J. ``CHIP'' SCHIRESON

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 15, 2009

  Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Honorable 
Henry J. ``Chip'' Schireson who is completing his 25th year of 
dedicated public service as a Magisterial District Judge in Lower 
Merion, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
  While efficiently administering a court that averages 1,000 filings 
each month, Judge Schireson has made a tremendous commitment to 
positively impacting the youth in the community. His efforts include 
establishing an innovative and award-winning public service program at 
Bryn Mawr Hospital, which allows juvenile offenders to serve others to 
avoid a criminal record. That is just one example of how Judge 
Schireson utilizes creative sanctions to change the attitudes of 
offenders and, in some cases, help turn around lives.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in recognizing 
the Honorable Henry J. ``Chip'' Schireson as he celebrates this 
memorable milestone and honor his extraordinary dedication to making 
Lower Merion a great place to live, work and raise a family.

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