[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 43 (Friday, March 14, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E395]
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                       HONORING ELIZABETH BIESTER

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 14, 2014

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, Elizabeth Biester is a Bucks County 
woman who has made a difference in the global and local community with 
years of leadership, social advocacy, and volunteerism. She is being 
honored with the March 2014 Bucks County Women's History Month Award. 
As a volunteer, she has made an indelible imprint on our community and 
beyond.
  Elizabeth Biester has advocated on behalf of the children of the 
world who were abandoned, orphaned, or experienced discrimination 
through her work with the Pearl S. Buck Foundation/Pearl S. Buck 
International and Welcome House.
  The local organizations in which she has also tirelessly contributed 
include: American Red Cross, Network of Victim Assistance, Teachers for 
Tomorrow, League of Women Voters, YWCA of Bucks County and the Bucks 
County Symphony.
  We recognize a dedicated woman of integrity and generous spirit who 
brings heart felt compassion to her endeavors. As we also acknowledge 
the impact she has had on many lives, we are grateful to Elizabeth 
Biester for setting an example of service and social advocacy for 
others to follow.

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