[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 26 (Tuesday, February 14, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E187-E188]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING MARY ROSS FOR HER COMMITMENT TO SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERISM IN 
                          THE CITY OF BUFFALO

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 14, 2017

  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Mrs. Mary 
Ross, a dedicated volunteer and resident of Buffalo, New York. Mary's 
tireless service is recognized today by None Like You/We Care Outreach 
and the City of Buffalo. Mary is the proud mother of six children and 
four grandchildren who reside in Buffalo.
   Mary has worked as a counselor for eleven years for the Buffalo 
Public Schools. She is also an active member of the Women and 
Children's Foundation Board, Bison Fund Board, Olmstead Parks 
Conservancy Board, None Like You/We Care Outreach and the Bison's 
Children's Scholarship Fund. Mary is instrumental in various projects 
throughout the city of Buffalo including Thanksgiving Dinners, 
Christmas Giveaways and community garden projects.
   Mary has a strong passion for the youth of Buffalo and is always 
willing to help them in regards to furthering their education, 
athletics, and employment. She is always eager to help

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them by driving them places, feeding them, making sure they have warm 
clothing. Mary also advises students and youth for court matters. Her 
dream is to see every child have the opportunity to be successful in 
whatever they want to do in life and it is clear in her day to day 
actions that she is dedicated to this dream.
   Mr. Speaker, I honor Mrs. Mary Ross and her admirable dedication to 
the City of Buffalo and the youth of our community. Mary's commitment 
is exceptional, and she is most deserving of this recognition by None 
Like You/We Care Outreach and the City of Buffalo.

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