[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 17, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E558]
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                            MRS. LOIS KELLY

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 17, 2012

  Mr. LOU BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Mrs. Lois Kelly, one 
of the 2012 recipients of the Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a 
Lifetime of Service. This award is presented annually by the 
Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna County and given for a 
person's contributions to the region throughout the years. The 
Neighborhood Housing Services serves individuals and families through 
homeownership education and promotion, property rehabilitation and 
affordable lending.
  After creating a legacy of community service in her own family, Mrs. 
Kelly worked with the Country Day Nursery School. The school has been 
serving the community for over 40 years. During this time, Mrs. Kelly 
provided guidance and encouragement to generations of children in 
northeastern Pennsylvania.
  In addition, Mrs. Kelly was the first woman elected to the Dunmore 
Borough Council. She passionately advocated for community spirit and 
spent her career trying to encourage women to engage in the political 
process and community service.
  Mr. Speaker, today, Mrs. Lois Kelly stands as an example of 
selflessness to her family and community in northeastern Pennsylvania. 
I commend her for years of dedicated service to our children, 
community, and country, and I wish her continued success in the future.

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