[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 12, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E412-E413]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING FRANCIS HARTY

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                      HON. DANIEL M. DONOVAN, JR.

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 12, 2016

  Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Staten Island 
resident Francis Harty for his positive contributions to our community.
   Francis was born and raised in Westerleigh, Staten Island. He 
graduated from Port Richmond High School and went on to work at Procter 
and Gamble Co. Francis has been married to his high school sweetheart, 
Betty, for almost sixty-one years, and they have three children 
together.
   When Francis' son wanted to join the Cub Scouts, he also joined the 
Boy Scouts at the Messiah Lutheran Church. He served twenty-seven years 
as Scoutmaster and had one hundred Eagle Scouts in Group Eight. Francis 
retired as Scoutmaster in 2000, but continued to work on all District 
events, as well as the Council Dinner and the Fall Outing. Francis held 
several positions on the District Committee and the Staten Island 
Council. He has had an extensive influence on the programs by being 
heavily involved in various training programs that lay the foundations 
for the Boy Scouts organization's programs.
   Francis has been awarded many honors to recognize his services. He 
has received the Award of Merit, the Silver Beaver, the Ten Mile River 
Award, The Good Scout Award, the Paul Intermediate School Service to 
Youth Award, and the Staten Island Museum Circle of Friends for Youth 
Volunteerism in 1994.
   Outside of scouting, Francis was the Vice President for the Have a 
Heart Foundation for twenty-four years. He helps run the annual Golf 
Outing and the five kilometer race to raise funds for patients with 
therapy needs

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and parents with large medical insurance bills for their children. Due 
to the foundation's affiliation with the Staten Island Children's 
Campaign, he also works on their events including Breakfast with Santa. 
Additionally, Francis managed and coached in the South Shore Little 
League and the Babe Ruth League.
   Mr. Speaker, Francis Harty's dedication to providing a role model 
for youth and positively impacting his community is remarkable. I thank 
him for all of his hard work and I am proud to honor this great man who 
has been such a strong influence on the residents of Staten Island.

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