[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 147 (Wednesday, September 5, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H7828]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CELEBRATING SAM SNIPES' 99TH BIRTHDAY

  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 resident in 
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, who celebrated his 99th birthday last 
month.
  Morrisville resident Sam Snipes has lived a life defined by service 
and community. Following in his father's footsteps in the legal 
community, Sam founded the Yardley firm, Snipes & Collins, after 
graduating from Temple Law School and Haverford College.
  Sam served as a dedicated public servant for nearly three decades as 
a Falls Township solicitor. For his community service, Sam was honored 
with the United Way of Bucks County Founders Award and the Mark E. 
Goldberg Award from the Bucks County Bar Association, among other 
distinctions.
  Sam truly embodies dedication to our home of Bucks County. He still 
lives on Snipes Farm, where he grew up, makes frequent appearances in 
parades and other community events, and serves on several boards.
  Sam is truly a legend, and we wish him a very happy 99th birthday and 
thank him for brightening our community.


          Recognizing Baby Bureau in Warminster, Pennsylvania

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a nonprofit 
organization in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, that is actively working to 
assist underserved new mothers in our community.
  The Baby Bureau, based in Warminster, distributes baby bundles to new 
mothers shortly after delivery in the hospital. These baby bundles 
contain toddler clothes for all seasons, generously donated by 
thoughtful parents throughout Bucks County and beyond. To date, The 
Baby Bureau has assisted over 2,500 babies and their families.
  I extend my gratitude to founder Fran Wasserman for her dedication to 
our community's children and families. I applaud her leadership, which 
has led to The Baby Bureau's partnership with dozens of community 
organizations and local businesses, and I encourage all of our 
constituents to follow her lead.


                        Recognizing Bill Soloway

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an individual 
in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, who embodies resilience, tenacity, and 
grit.
  Last month, Lower Mayfield resident Bill Soloway took the gold medal 
in the 2018 Transplant Games of America, held in Salt Lake City, Utah. 
Open to individuals who have received organ, marrow, and tissue 
transplants, the Transplant Games offer competitions in a wide variety 
of sports, including basketball, track and field, and swimming.
  Bill took the gold in badminton singles while earning bronze medals 
in badminton doubles and cycling. Bill's successes are made even more 
remarkable due to the fact that he was the recipient of a heart 
transplant a mere 3 years ago.
  After being diagnosed with congestive heart failure, it became 
evident that Bill needed a new heart. Despite such an intense medical 
procedure, Bill, who is an avid cyclist, was back on his bike only 10 
weeks after receiving his new heart.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to call Bill my constituent, and I 
congratulate him on his success in the Transplant Games.

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