[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 13, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E514]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING SHARON K. BARKER

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                         HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 13, 2010

  Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
honor Sharon K. Barker and her unending commitment to our community.
  Sharon Barker has been serving Bucks County for over 30 years and has 
been a leader in our community, fighting for those who need our help 
the most. Through her leadership and her volunteer involvement, she has 
made fundamental contributions to the lives of women in Bucks County. 
It's fitting that she will receive the Bucks County Women's History 
Month Award.
  Sharon is an inspiration to anyone who knows her, and continually 
finds ways to improve the community around her. She is a role model and 
a mentor. Her hard work and dedication are a testament to the great 
State of Pennsylvania, and I am proud to say she calls the 8th District 
home.
  Currently, Sharon Barker is Senior Vice President of the United Way 
of Bucks County, and still she finds time to bring together others 
interested in serving their community. She has even established a 
community service organization of knitters and crocheters who make and 
donate crafts to other nonprofit organizations. She has worked 
tirelessly for these causes, and deserves recognition for her 
significant accomplishments, which improve the lives of those around 
her.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to recognize and to honor Sharon K. Barker 
for her incredible service to our community, and am extremely honored 
to serve as her Congressman.

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