[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 61 (Monday, April 28, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E607]
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                        RECOGNIZING KNIT WITS II

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 28, 2014

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, because volunteers are essential to our 
community and institutions as they go about helping people in need, 
congratulations to the Knit Wits from Ann's Choice in Bucks County for 
donating their skills and time to the cause of our wounded veterans. 
Since early this year, the members have created more than 140 hand-knit 
stockings for military veterans, specifically those injured in combat 
and now recuperating at Walter Reed Medical Center, where I had the 
privilege of meeting some of the soldiers and heard their strong 
message of hope and confidence. Together, the volunteers have made the 
stocking gifts in all patterns and sizes and generously donated them to 
the hospitalized soldiers. Thanks to all involved in this worthy cause 
for recognizing the contribution and sacrifice of our veterans in this 
way. The gift of love that goes into this particular project has not 
gone unnoticed by the families and friends of the most deserving young 
men and women. And in the course of this ongoing project, the small and 
faithful group of knitters has set an example for others to follow.

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