[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 108 (Wednesday, June 27, 2018)]
[House]
[Pages H5754-H5755]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                  RECOGNIZING THE YOUTH POLICE ACADEMY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Pennsylvania (Mr. Fitzpatrick) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Youth 
Police Academy of the Falls Township Police Department, a 10-day 
program beginning its 2018 session in mid-July. This program teaches 
its students Pennsylvania State laws and gives them lessons on patrol 
scenarios, crime scene investigations, and the use of force.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to share with you that this educational 
experience for Bucks County youth has received over $6,000 in community 
support. Much of this money was raised through a 5K run and walk event 
in Fallsington, organized by Marty McLoughlin and Linda Stout, the co-
owners of a local small business, Extreme Fitness Personal Training.
  I commend the work of Police Chief Bill Wilcox and the entire Falls 
Township Police Department for supporting our community's youth in 
their personal and professional growth and respect for law enforcement.
  I would like to recognize Marty and Linda for their hard work and 
generosity, and I encourage all in our community to follow their lead.


                     Recognizing Dr. Robert Fraser

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a public 
servant in our community for his dedication to improving the lives and 
educational experiences of Bucks County students.
  Dr. Robert Fraser, the superintendent of the Council Rock School 
District, recently became one of only 30 school superintendents in the 
United States who have successfully completed the National 
Superintendent Certification Program.
  This elite program helps bring education professionals up to speed on 
the various issues that have recently presented themselves in the 
American school system. It covers such facets as instructional 
leadership, budget management, and using cutting-edge technology to 
ensure that Council Rock students and faculty are fully equipped to use 
the most effective resources to assist in the learning process.
  I commend Dr. Fraser for his commitment to our community's students, 
and I would like to thank Jerold Grupp and the entire Council Rock 
School Board for all of their work.


                    Recognizing Kristian Falkenstein

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the heroic actions 
of an individual from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, for which he was 
awarded the Carnegie Medal from the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, 
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seeks to recognize acts of civilian bravery. Kristian Falkenstein of 
Newtown played a critical role in saving the life of a 32-year-old man 
who was swept out to sea on the Jersey shore last year.
  After seeing a man being swept out to sea, Kristian immediately 
sprang into action, swimming out to save this man. When Kristian 
reached him, he was barely above water. Despite the tall waves and 
strong rip current, Kristian was able to keep him afloat for several 
minutes until two lifeguards and a responding police officer were able 
to swim out to them with flotation devices to assist until the Coast 
Guard was able to respond.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to report that all individuals have recovered 
from this ordeal. I commend Kristian for his tremendous act of bravery, 
which undoubtedly saved a life that day.
  Kristian, your community and your country are extremely proud of you.

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