[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 34 (Tuesday, March 8, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E432]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING MR. AND MRS. ALLAN AND ANN ROSE

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 8, 2011

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor and acknowledge Mr. 
and Mrs. Allan and Ann Rose, this year's recipients of the Joseph 
Saporito Lifetime of Service Award.
  Allan and Ann have not only been married for 50 years, but they have 
been serving our community for just as long. Faithful church goers, 
Allan and Ann have been largely active in their respective parishes. 
Allan serves on the Administrative Board, which he has previously 
chaired, of the United Methodist Church of Pittston and the Board of 
Methodist Homes. Ann is a member of the Pastoral Advisory Council and 
Altar & Rosary Society of the Parish Community of St. John the 
Evangelist in Pittston. Both Allan and Ann credit their love of God for 
their drive to serve and give back to the community.
  Allan Rose, a retired administrator at Abington Heights School 
District, is the chair of Local Development for Wesley Village. He is 
treasurer and past president of the Chanters of Irem Temple. Allan has 
been involved in the West Pittston Lions Club, the West Pittston 
Ambulance Association, the West Pittston Library Board, and the Shrine 
Club of Greater Wilkes-Barre, of which he is a past president. Ann Rose 
is a member of the JLW Mountain Laurel Lions Club, where her duties 
include volunteering at the local VA Hospital once a month. She is also 
a member and the past secretary of the Lithuanian Women's Club of 
Wyoming Valley, a volunteer with the Care and Concern Food Pantry and 
Kids' Kloset, and a member of the Blooms and Bubbles Chapter of the Red 
Hat Society. Together, Allan and Ann volunteer with Meals on Wheels of 
Greater Pittston and help at the annual summer bazaar of St. John the 
Evangelist Church and the United Methodist hoagie sale. They have 
always supported each other's selfless efforts, and have greatly 
enjoyed sharing their ability to give to others.
  Mr. Speaker, Allan and Ann Rose are not only extraordinary 
individuals, but they are a remarkable couple. Their loving and kind 
nature has emanated throughout the community. Their altruistic spirit 
and devotion to our community will never be forgotten, and is 
enormously appreciated. Mr. Speaker, today, I ask my colleagues to join 
me in congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Rose on receiving the Joseph Saporito 
Lifetime of Service Award and recognizing what an inspiring couple they 
have become to our community.

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