[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 148 (Thursday, September 6, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H7878]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING BRIDLE PATH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

  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 school in 
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, that has played a critical role in 
molding the lives of countless young citizens.
  Bridle Path Elementary, located in Lansdale, is part of the North 
Penn School District. The staff at this school understands that the 
elementary age group encompasses some of the most formative years of a 
child's life. As such, Bridle Path provides a myriad of opportunities 
for students to grow, thrive, and explore their interests.
  One area in which Bridle Path consistently shines is in the area of 
music education. Just last year, Bridle Path Elementary School Chorus, 
under the leadership of band director Michael Klenk, won the 101.1 FM's 
ninth annual Christmas Choir Competition.
  From my experience with this community, I have witnessed their warmth 
and their dedication to helping each other, and I applaud the work of 
Principal Heather Mann and her dedicated team of educators and staff, 
and I wish them continued success.


                     Recognizing Pebble Hill Church

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a house of 
worship in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, that last month celebrated its 
50th anniversary.
  Pebble Hill Church in Doylestown was founded in 1968. In its first 
decade, the church became known for its fierce advocacy for peace and 
its willingness to show independence from conventional norms.
  In 1983, the Reverend Gary Culp joined the congregation, quickly 
cementing the church's reputation of community service and mutual 
understanding.
  Each year, Pebble Hill Church honors an individual with the Harold 
and Alma Able Peace Award. This year's winner was Janet Berkowitz for 
her work with the organization Suicide Anonymous. September, Mr. 
Speaker, is Suicide Prevention Month, and I commend Pebble Hill for 
recognizing Janet and for her work in shining a light on the plight of 
mental illness.
  I applaud the entire Pebble Hill Church family for their sustained 
commitment to making our world brighter and more peaceful. I wish the 
current celebration coordinator, the Reverend Larry Hall, and all 
dedicated members of the staff, volunteers, and worshippers continued 
success for years to come.


                Honoring the Memory of Richard Stricker

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of a 
community icon in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
  Richard Stricker, who passed away in late 2015, spent decades 
dedicated to public service. A former council member who served on the 
Lansdale Cemetery Board of Directors for over 50 years, Richard was a 
fixture in Lansdale.
  He was fittingly recognized on this year's Founders Day, receiving 
the Lansdale Borough's Lifetime Achievement Award. Throughout his 
storied career as a small businessman and a contractor and a 
politician, and as a driving force in the revitalization of the 
Lansdale Cemetery, Richard always treated all of his fellow citizens 
with kindness and with respect.
  Said Lansdale Historic Society officer Dick Shearer, you would be 
``hard-pressed to find someone who gave as much to Lansdale as he 
did.''
  I am proud to honor Richard Stricker for a lifetime of service, and 
would like to thank the Lansdale Borough Council and Councilwoman Mary 
Fuller and all of the ceremony attendees for their work in honoring the 
life of this fine citizen.

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