[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 59 (Thursday, April 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E567]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS TO PATTI ALDERSON

                                  _____
                                 

                          HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 10, 2014

  Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Patti Alderson, who is being honored on April 11, 2014, by the Boy 
Scouts of America Fort Hamilton District for her service to her 
community at the ``Do a Good Turn Daily'' event.
  This recognition is awarded annually to an individual in the Butler 
County, Ohio, community who has demonstrated outstanding character and 
commitment to others. As a mother, caregiver, volunteer, and 
fundraiser, Patti has dedicated her life to the service of her family, 
friends, community members, and those in need.
  In 1999, Patti led a group of women to establish The Community 
Foundation of West Chester/Liberty. At its founding, and in the fifteen 
intervening years, the Community Foundation has sought to respond to 
the needs of the community and provide a vehicle for volunteerism and 
philanthropy. Among its many initiatives, the Community Foundation has 
sent children to camp, established a high school-aged student 
philanthropy group, raised money for the local food pantry, and 
provided dental screenings to elementary-aged students in need.
  In 2010, seeking to help the local youth, Patti stepped in and led 
the initiative to establish a Boys and Girls Clubs of America in the 
townships of West Chester and Liberty, Ohio. With hard work and 
persistence, the Boys and Girls Club of West Chester/Liberty in 2013 
became the grateful recipient of a $750,000 grant, allowing the center 
to become a reality. The Boys and Girls Club of West Chester/Liberty 
opened in March of this year and will initially serve approximately 400 
students.
  I am very proud to call Patti Alderson my good friend, and I extend 
my most sincere congratulations to her. Her drive is unparalleled; her 
devotion to serving others is both unwavering and inspiring. Each day, 
many lives are touched by the initiatives that are the outgrowth of 
Patti's efforts. Thank you, Patti, for your passion and longstanding 
commitment to our community.

                          ____________________