[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 159 (Wednesday, September 26, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H8892]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING R.J. LEONARD FOUNDATION

  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 nonprofit 
organization in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, that actively seeks to 
improve the lives of disadvantaged youth in our community.
  The R.J. Leonard Foundation, based in Doylestown, was founded in 2008 
to assist adolescents who transition out of the foster care system once 
they turn 18. Oftentimes, many of these young people lack the resources 
they need to live self-sufficient lives once they have aged out of the 
system.
  That is where the R.J. Leonard Foundation comes in, awarding young 
adults fellowships that provide individualized grants to further their 
education or career. These grants assist not only with books and 
tuition costs, but also provide transportation support and social and 
cultural enrichment opportunities. To provide stability and 
encouragement, each fellow is matched with a mentor who provides 
support and guidance.
  I am proud of the work that the R.J. Leonard Foundation does for our 
community, and thank them for their 10 years of service to our 
community. I also commend founder Jo Leonard and executive director 
Caitlin Deppeler for their outstanding leadership.


                         Recognizing Tom Buzby

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an individual 
in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, whose decades of service to our 
community were recently honored with a meaningful tribute.
  Tom Buzby, who served the people of Hilltown Township for 46\1/2\ 
years, most recently as director of public works, retired earlier this 
year. Whether plowing the roads in winter or mowing the grass in the 
summer, Tom spent his career improving and beautifying our community's 
infrastructure and recreational facilities.
  Tom's over four decades on the job touched countless families in 
Bucks County. To show their appreciation, township officials recently 
named the baseball field at Civil Park the Thomas A. Buzby Baseball 
Field. This worthy dedication was officially unveiled on September 12.
  I would like to extend my gratitude to Tom for his years of service 
to Hilltown Township and our entire community. I also want to recognize 
township supervisor Ken Bennington and township manager Lorraine Leslie 
for their work as well. I wish Tom all the best in his retirement and 
his successor, Thomas Hess, success in his new role.


                      Recognizing Jeanne Lakawitz

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an individual 
in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, who has dedicated her career to the 
safety and well-being of our community's children.
  Pennsbury School District Transportation Director Charlie Williams 
recently named Jeanne Lakawitz as the Pennsbury 2018 School Bus Driver 
of the Year. For the past 14 years, Jeanne has transported students to 
area schools, including Pennsbury High School, Penn Wood Middle School, 
William Penn Middle School, and Quarry Hill Elementary School. During 
this time, she cultivated strong and inspirational relationships with 
her students and their families. Jeanne says she treats all children on 
her bus as if they are her own, a statement that I think puts into 
context her dedication to the job.
  Her job driving does not stop with Pennsbury. In the summer, she also 
transports summer campers who participate in programs at the Lower 
Bucks Family YMCA, assisting our community's families.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Jeanne on this much deserved recognition. 
I also thank Charlie Williams for his dedication to transportation 
safety in our community in Bucks County

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