[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 18, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H6470]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING JONATHAN WALSH

  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 a 
conscientious young citizen in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, who recently 
was named the Upper Bucks YMCA Role Model of the Year.
  Jonathan Walsh of Quakertown received this award for his 
participation in the YMCA's Teen Fusion after-school program, where he 
stood out amongst his peers for his respect, his sense of 
responsibility, and his honesty. I commend Jonathan for this impressive 
achievement, and I look forward to seeing what this future leader will 
accomplish in the years ahead.
  I also want to commend the Upper Bucks YMCA for recognizing Jonathan 
and wish this organization well as it celebrates its 50th year of 
service to the community. I would especially like to thank Upper Bucks 
YMCA Executive Director Pat Edwards and President of the Board of 
Directors Dale Westwood for all the work they do in our community.


                 RECOGNIZING JENNA RUFO AND TODD BAUER

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize two education 
professionals in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, whose dedication to 
our community's students has led to their appointment as assistant 
superintendents for the North Penn School District.

  Jenna Rufo and Todd Bauer were sworn in on July 9 at the Montgomery 
County courthouse and have recently accepted their new 
responsibilities.
  Before becoming assistant superintendent, Jenna was the North Penn 
School District's director of special education, while Todd served as 
principal of the North Penn High School. In their new roles, Jenna will 
focus primarily on school safety, mental health, professional 
development, and cultural issues; and Todd will focus on 
accountability, athletics, summer school, redistricting, and school 
board policies.
  We commend these fine public servants for their work and wish them 
the best of luck as they begin this new chapter in their careers.
  I also thank former Assistant Superintendent Diana Holben for her 
service as well and wish her all the best in her retirement.


                        RECOGNIZING MATT PHELAN

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize a dedicated public 
servant in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. On July 3, Matt Phelan was 
officially sworn in as police chief of Tinicum Township by Magisterial 
District Judge Gary Gambardella. He had been serving as acting police 
chief since January, upon the appointment of James Sabath to chief of 
the Newtown Borough Police Department.
  The Tinicum Township Police Department hired Chief Phelan in 1998 at 
the age of 22, after he studied at Bloomsburg University and graduated 
at the top of his class from Temple Police Academy.
  His record of selflessness, courage, and professionalism speaks for 
itself. In 2015, then-Sergeant Phelan prevented an armed home invasion 
suspect from fleeing the crime scene, risking his life in the pursuit 
of justice.
  We congratulate you, Chief Phelan, on this well-deserved appointment, 
and we are grateful for your service to our community, along with the 
entire Tinicum Police Department.

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