[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 23, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H4589]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOLS THAT RANK IN THE TOP 100 IN THE STATE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Pennsylvania (Mr. Fitzpatrick) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, we recently concluded Teacher 
Appreciation Week, and I am proud to stand with the teachers throughout 
our community in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. It is of utmost 
importance that we recognize their service and sacrifice for all of our 
young people.
  Recently, this has culminated in our district having several schools 
that ranked in the top 100 in the State of Pennsylvania for both 
standardized test scores and graduation rates.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the following schools now on 
the floor of the House: The New Hope-Solebury High School, Council Rock 
High School North, Central Bucks High School East, Abington Senior High 
School, Council Rock High School South, Central Bucks High School 
South, and the Quakertown Community High School.
  I am proud to represent a community that produces such high-achieving 
young adults, and I would like to thank our educators for the work they 
do in molding our future generation.


                Recognizing Military Appreciation Month

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, May is Military Appreciation Month, and 
I am proud to stand here today to recognize the brave men and women in 
uniform who have served our Nation valiantly.
  As a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, I am in awe of 
the sacrifices made and risks taken by our Armed Forces every single 
day to keep our country safe.
  And I speak for all of my constituents in Bucks and Montgomery 
Counties when we truly say that we value the troops' service and 
sacrifice, and we owe them a tremendous debt of gratitude.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud of the 75 graduating high school seniors who 
were honored this month at Spring Mill Manor in Northampton by Our 
Community Salutes to recognize their enlistment in our Armed Forces.
  These exemplary young men and women received a certificate from 
Montgomery County State Representative Tom Murt, a veteran of the Iraq 
war, and received their first military coin.
  Mr. Speaker, as elected officials, we must continue to enact policies 
that ensure the well-being of all of our men and women in the military. 
There is no more important responsibility than serving those who have 
so bravely stepped up in times of crisis.
  Mr. Speaker, I will continue to stand up for our military this month 
and every month. And to all those who serve, we say: Thank you.


                     New Hope Hosts a Pride Parade

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, last weekend in Bucks County, 
Pennsylvania, was the 15th Annual New Hope Pride Parade.
  This parade served as the culmination of a week-long celebration of 
LGBT culture and achievements, and I am proud to recognize this event 
and our LGBT community in Bucks County and throughout our district.
  Currently, the New Hope Pride Parade stands as the only recognized 
event of its kind that crosses State lines between New Jersey and 
Pennsylvania.
  I would like to recognize board member Jennifer Wohl, under whose 
guidance the attendance at this event grew from 1,000 in 2003 to 15,000 
last year.
  I would also like thank the president of New Hope Celebrates, Matthew 
Hanson, for his work in advancing equality in Pennsylvania and across 
our Nation.
  Mr. Speaker, as Members of Congress, it is critical that we advocate 
for measures that will support equality for all American citizens. I 
will continue to do so as a Member of this House, and I urge my 
colleagues on both sides of the aisle to do the same with every single 
action we bring to this floor. We value them, Mr. Speaker.

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