[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 91 (Tuesday, June 9, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E858]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING JAYNE BACON GARRISON

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                          HON. PATRICK MEEHAN

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 9, 2015

  Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a lifelong servant 
of Pennsylvania.
  Jayne Bacon Garrison began serving her community in 1955, helping 
prepare Delaware County students to enter the workforce at the 
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, an accredited junior college 
founded by her husband, Walter. Together, Jayne and Walter have built 
P.I.T. into the school it is today, with 800 students and more than 150 
faculty members. Jayne continues to serve as the school's Chief 
Operating Officer and a member of its Board of Trustees.
  But Jayne's contributions to her community expand far beyond P.I.T. 
She's long been active in a wide variety of philanthropic endeavors, 
including the Boy and Girl Scouts of America, the American Red Cross, 
the Delaware County Historical Society and the Elwyn Foundation. Jayne 
has focused particularly on serving our veterans, aiding efforts to 
ease their transition to civilian life.
  Over the years, Jayne has been recognized by many organizations for 
her persistence and dedication. Last week, she added to that list as 
she received the 30th Anniversary Pearl Award from the Delaware County 
Women's Commission. It's a fine honor, and one she well deserves.

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