[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 17, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E344]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF KATHLEEN CRAMPSIE FOR RECEIVING THE 2015 PVIAA 
                             SHAMROCK AWARD

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 17, 2015

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Kathleen Crampsie. 
On March 17, 2015, Kathy will receive the Shamrock Award during the 
Panther Valley Irish American Association's 67th Annual Banquet. Kathy 
is a well-known musician throughout the Panther Valley. She uses her 
musical talent to bring joy to the people whether it is at church 
services, nursing homes, or public events. She also is a mentor of 
young men and women aspiring to musical careers.
  Kathy began her music career, in 1977 when she volunteered her time 
to play guitar at her parish church, St. Joseph Catholic in Summit 
Hill. After joining, Kathy started the church's guitar group, which 
became known as ``Kathy's Angels.'' Mrs. Crampsie became an active and 
leading participant in the St. Joseph Catholic Church choir and its 
music program. She also started a children's choir that has performed 
at area nursing homes around the holidays. The children's choir even 
had the opportunity to sing the national anthem at a Philadelphia 
Phillies game.
  Kathy's service to the community does not stop at music. She 
volunteers as a CCD for the Catholic community of the Panther Valley. 
As the secretary of the Summit Hill Lions Club, Kathy coordinates the 
organization's eye glass program. In the past, she has coached 
cheerleading at Panther Valley High School, Our Lady of the Valley 
School, and for the Summit Hill Knee Hi Association. Kathy also coached 
girls softball for Summit Hill and volleyball for Our Lady of the 
Valley.
  Kathy has been married to Bob Crampsie for four decades, and the 
couple has raised four children and been blessed with eight 
grandchildren.
  I congratulate Mrs. Crampsie on receiving the Panther Valley Irish 
American Association's Shamrock Award, and I commend her for all the 
selfless work she has done for her community.

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