[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 61 (Thursday, April 26, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E673]
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             60TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNITED WAY OF BUCKS COUNTY

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 26, 2012

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 60th 
Anniversary of United Way of Bucks County, an organization that strives 
to better the lives of countless people in my Congressional District.
  United Way was founded shortly after World War II, just as Bucks 
County began to experience a rapid growth in population. Fearing this 
new influx of local residents would place too much of a burden on 
existing charitable agencies, a group of determined citizens began 
meeting to discuss the struggles that the new community faced. Although 
small at first, these meetings eventually led to the creation of United 
Way of Bucks County in 1952.
  Over the years, United Way has worked with many different people and 
organizations in order to identify and resolve pressing neighborhood 
issues. Since 1952, United Way has worked with various schools, 
government agencies, businesses and neighborhood associations in an 
effort to foment public policy and much needed community change.
  Today, the organization allocates over $1 million to 31 different 
agencies that support 52 local programs in Bucks County. Undoubtedly, 
United Way of Bucks County has become a vital attribute to our 
community, and I am honored to speak on behalf of its members and 
affiliates today.
  Thank you for 60 years of public service, and dedication, I am proud 
to have such an admirable organization work on behalf of the 
constituents in my Congressional District.

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