[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 154 (Friday, October 14, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1882]
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                        IN HONOR OF MARY FAWKES

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 14, 2011

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the many life 
achievements and dedication to community service of a constituent of 
mine, Mrs. Mary Fawkes, of Croydon, Pennsylvania.
  Mary has had a major impact in the lives of many people throughout 
Bucks County. She has three children, five grandchildren, and five 
great grandchildren. She has been happily married for sixty-four years 
with the love of her life, Mr. Harry Fawkes. Mary's work was also 
instrumental in the success of her husband's refuse business.
  She has been active in the local political community for fifty-two 
years and is known by some as the First Lady of Bucks County. Mary has 
served on the board of trustees for the Bucks County Community College 
and is currently a director emeritus of this important institution of 
learning in Bucks County. She is also lifetime member of the Bucks 
County Rescue Squad which provides high quality care and emergency 
transportation. She was also active with the Lower Bucks Hospital 
Auxiliary. Mrs. Fawkes has consistently given back to the community 
supporting many organizations throughout the County; she always makes 
time to serve those in need.
  A Bristol High School alumnus, Mary was, among other things, active 
as an actress in school plays, a Girl Scout patrol leader, and captain 
of the cheerleaders. Her close friends describe her as being 
intelligent, a great listener, excellent at providing advice and being 
supportive in times of need. In her free time, Mary enjoys reading, 
crochet, and going to lunch with friends.
  Serving her community of Bucks County, Pennsylvania has been most 
notably felt through her dedication, patience and appreciation for the 
work of her husband Chairman Harry Fawkes in his unprecedented, 
skillful, benevolent and successful leadership of the Bucks County 
Republican Committee. The soft, silent but strong presence that Mary 
has gifted to Harry's leadership and the time she has permitted him to 
selflessly serve his community and his country is a lasting legacy to 
the community and county where she has lived life, raised family and 
served others.
  Mrs. Fawkes' work has positively impacted the lives of many of the 
residents of our great community. She provides an excellent example on 
how to balance work, friends, family, and service. I am honored to call 
her a neighbor and a friend. I congratulate her for a life of many 
achievements.

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