[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 188 (Thursday, November 29, 2018)]
[House]
[Pages H9697-H9698]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING LOIS WHEELER

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Pennsylvania (Mr. Fitzpatrick) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, we recently returned to Congress after 
celebrating Thanksgiving, a time when we pause and reflect on the many 
blessings that our community bestows upon each one of us.
  Today, I am proud to recognize an outstanding citizen from Bucks 
County, Pennsylvania, who worked tirelessly for over three decades to 
ensure residents were able to enjoy the holiday surrounded by friends 
and good food.
  Lois Wheeler of Lower Makefield began serving Thanksgiving meals to 
the underprivileged in our community in 1980. Known as ``Bountiful 
Harvest Feasts,'' Lois hosted between 125 and 200 people yearly at the 
Masonic Lodge in Fairless Hills.
  Lois' dedication to serving the hungry began in high school. While 
attending Neshaminy High School in Langhorne, Lois saw a classmate who 
was not able to afford lunch. Wheeler was so moved, she would bring him 
sandwiches to eat. When they were not available, she would give away 
her own lunch.
  Lois is truly beloved in our community. Her continued generosity has 
earned her the nickname ``Sister Wheeler,'' and she has also been 
called the ``Mother Teresa of Bucks County.''
  While Lois' health prevented her from participating this year, her 
legacy of service to Bucks County cannot be erased. We applaud Lois for 
her charity and generosity, and wish her and her husband, George, all 
the best.

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Recognizing the Lingohocken Volunteer Fire Company and the Council Rock 
                   School District's ACHIEVE Program

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize students and 
public servants in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, who recently teamed up 
to spread awareness of fire safety and vocational training.
  Last month, the Lingohocken Volunteer Fire Company met with students 
in the Council Rock School District's ACHIEVE program, which is geared 
towards providing students with special needs the tools and skills 
needed for self-sufficiency.
  The Lingohocken Volunteer Fire Company's presentation, which took 
place in a fire safety trailer to simulate real-life emergencies, was 
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at preparing students to respond to a fire hazard.
  I would like to thank Council Rock ACHIEVE staff John Engelhardt, Dan 
Bartleson, Steve Ruane, and David Marcinkowski for their work in 
preparing Bucks County students for the future.
  I would also like to thank Lingohocken Chief David James, along with 
firefighters Gary Davis, Charlie Vaughn, Ted Middleman, and Glenn 
Forsyth of Newtown Township Emergency Services for their dedication to 
our community.
  At a time when our fellow citizens in California are experiencing 
devastating wildfires, firefighters' skills and expertise are 
appreciated and so sorely needed. We need them now more than ever.


                     Recognizing Lindsey Spritzler

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a student 
from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for her outstanding achievements.
  Lindsey Spritzler, a senior at North Penn High School in Lansdale, 
was recently selected as a member of the 2018 All-National Honor Mixed 
Choir and is performing at their annual conference this week in 
Orlando, Florida.
  Lindsey was one of only 240 individuals across our country to be 
selected to join the vocalist team. This is certainly no small feat. In 
order to even qualify, Lindsey had to be selected for the Pennsylvania 
All-State Chorus and place near the top of her section.
  I applaud Lindsey for her hard work and exceptional talent.
  We are also proud to recognize Music Department Chair Matthew Klenk 
for his commitment and dedication to our community and for his service 
to the North Penn School District as well.
  On behalf of our entire community, we all look forward to seeing what 
Lindsey will accomplish in the future. We know they will be great 
things.

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