[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 12, 2018)]
[House]
[Pages H8111-H8112]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING CROYDON FIRE COMPANY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from

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Pennsylvania (Mr. Fitzpatrick) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Croydon 
Fire Company in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, which recently celebrated 
its 100th year of service in our community.
  Recently, the fire company celebrated with a parade and an open 
house, which I had the honor to participate with them in, allowing 
Croydon residents to express their gratitude and well wishes to the 
brave men and women who sacrifice so much for our community.
  I would like to take this time, Mr. Speaker, to show our community's 
appreciation for volunteer fire companies, who often today are feeling 
the squeeze of declining membership and volunteerism.
  In Croydon, under the strong leadership of Chief Tom Tryon, the fire 
company continues to see success. However, there is still work to be 
done in order to sustain the viability of volunteer fire companies, and 
we stand by their side in this mission.
  I applaud the work of the Croydon volunteer fire company and their 
tireless work to protect our families and our community. We wish them 
all the best as they enter their second century serving lower Bucks 
County and our entire community.


                     Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Ovarian 
Cancer Awareness Month. As policymakers and citizens, it is a time for 
us to reflect on loved ones lost and to work together in advancing 
bipartisan solutions to eradicate this disease. I am proud of my 
neighbors in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, who are doing their part to 
advocate for a cure to ovarian cancer.
  Turn the Towns Teal, a national campaign that spreads awareness of 
ovarian cancer through the placement of teal ribbons in public 
locations, recently arrived in Doylestown borough. This event brought 
together thoughtful citizens, in partnership with the Doylestown Rotary 
Club, dispensing nearly 400 ribbons throughout the area.
  It takes several leaders to make this impactful event possible. I 
would like to thank coordinator Joan Doyle for her activism, along with 
the Doylestown borough mayor, Ron Strouse, and the entire Doylestown 
borough council for their support in the fight against ovarian cancer. 
I want to commend all volunteers who participated in Doylestown's Turn 
the Towns Teal event in its 10th year of existence. We look forward to 
collaborating with them to promote this noble cause throughout our 
community.


                    Recognizing Shared Support, Inc.

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a nonprofit 
organization in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, that gives individuals with 
intellectual and developmental disabilities the ability to contribute 
to society in a variety of meaningful and fulfilling ways.
  Shared Support, Inc., in Warminster is a unique program that gives 
participants work experiences in multiple settings. One of Shared 
Support, Inc.'s impressive stories involves Jimmy Garcia, who assists 
the residents of the Neshaminy Manor nursing home.
  Recently, during a painting activity session, Jimmy was extremely 
helpful in making sure the residents had the supplies they needed to 
accomplish their tasks. He also took a trip with Neshaminy Manor to the 
Middletown Grange Fair, assisting Warwick-based Ross Mill Farm with the 
hard work of cleaning the animal pens.
  I applaud Jimmy for his hard work and for being an outstanding 
citizen in our community. I would also like to thank Shared Support 
cofounder and CEO Christine Martin, direct care professional Mike 
Hegarty, and Neshaminy Manor's activities aid Margaret Matthews for all 
of their amazing work with an amazing organization. Our community 
really thanks them for all the work they do.

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