[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 123 (Friday, August 1, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1304-E1305]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF VINCE AND PAT FOGLIA

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                          HON. RANDY HULTGREN

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 31, 2014

  Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, Abraham Lincoln once said, ``Commitment is 
what transforms a promise into a reality.''
  It's with these words in mind that I rise today to recognize Vince 
and Pat Foglia for their extraordinary spirit of generosity and 
commitment to people with disabilities in their community as manifested 
by their years of service and support of the work done by the Pioneer 
Center for Human Services in McHenry, Illinois.
  On June 20, 2014, I was honored to salute them when they received the 
inaugural ``Make Change'' Award presented by the Center.
  For years, Pioneer Center has lived out its mission of ``empowering 
individuals to achieve their full potential.'' It engages people of all 
abilities throughout the community through innovative, effective, and 
compassionate services. This includes employing and finding meaningful 
job opportunities for exceptional people to achieve individual and 
organizational excellence.
  When Pioneer Center was in search of client work opportunities, it 
approached Vince and Pat, and in typical fashion their response went 
beyond expectations.
  As chairman of the board of Sage Products, a global leader in the 
innovation and manufacture of disposable heath care products, Vince 
understands the meaning of work to people with disabilities. He 
immediately agreed to partner with Pioneer Center and provide work for 
the clients.
  Vince further ``transformed a promise into a reality'' by hiring 
Pioneer clients as employees of Sage. Vince and Pat take pride in 
knowing their employees personally--a reflection of their heartfelt 
compassion for helping others.
  Vince and Pat also funded the client computer lab at Pioneer Center 
that included specialized equipment for people with disabilities.
  But their benevolence isn't limited to providing opportunities and 
monetary support. In keeping with their passion and commitment to give 
back, Vince and Pat have made it a point to stay engaged with Pioneer 
Center seeking opportunities where they can meet whatever challenges 
confront Pioneer Center so that they can continue to make a difference 
in others' lives.
  Vince and Pat, how fitting it is for you to be honored with the 
``Make Change'' Award, for your acts of compassion and dedication to 
helping others have surely made an impactful change for those whose 
lives and circumstances you touch.
  It is with great privilege and heartfelt appreciation that I take 
this opportunity to recognize you both for your work and charitable 
spirit.
  Your commitment has indeed transformed the promise of hope into the 
reality of a better future for so many people. For that I 
wholeheartedly thank you and congratulate you on your well-deserved 
award.

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