[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 30, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H3307]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE CENTER FOR ANIMAL REFERRAL AND EMERGENCY SERVICES AND 
                             DR. MARTHA LOW

  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 veterinary 
clinic and dedicated doctor in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, both doing 
their part to protect the health of service dogs in our community.
  Service dogs greatly assist members of our community in innumerable 
ways, providing companionship, helping individuals with special needs, 
and serving as therapy dogs.
  Recognizing their importance, Dr. Martha Low of the Center for Animal 
Referral and Emergency Services, also known as CARES, is offering free 
eye exams to service dogs. These critical exams protect the eyesight of 
these animals and allow them to work in nursing homes, schools, and 
other facilities where their services are needed.
  I extend my sincerest appreciation to CARES and to Dr. Low. Organized 
by the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists, Dr. Low is one 
of over 300 doctors who perform this work throughout the United States. 
We are so grateful for all their work and their service to our 
community.


            Recognizing the Dominic Liples Scholarship Fund

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an extraordinary 
family and community from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, that is working 
to make our community a better place.
  Earlier this month, Ciarlo Liples threw out the first pitch at the 
baseball game between Central Bucks West and Pennridge high schools. 
Ciarlo is the brother of Dominic Liples, an 8-year-old boy who 
tragically succumbed to brain cancer in 2016.
  Ciarlo and his family have since developed a close bond with the CB 
West team and our entire community. The Liples family has turned their 
tragedy and grief into strength.
  Working with this team, the family helped establish the Dominic 
Liples Scholarship Fund to award the senior baseball player who 
represents Dominic's positive attitude and ability.
  I applaud the Central Bucks High School West team. We wish them all 
continued success this season.
  I would also like to extend all our gratitude to the Liples family 
and give Ciarlo and his parents, Ken and Kira, our heartfelt thanks on 
behalf of everybody in our community.


                    Recognizing Bowen's Barber Shop

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a small 
business in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, for helping kids in our 
community.
  Bowen's Barber Shop in Newtown recently teamed up with the Bucks 
County Intermediate Unit to give five young men with special needs 
haircuts for their prom. In addition to their haircuts, these students 
got the ability to interact and independently communicate with their 
barber, giving them real-world experience and confidence.
  Bowen's has been a longstanding, respected business in Newtown, and I 
appreciate their contributions to our community.
  I thank the owner of Bowen's, Tracey Bowen, for her generosity.
  I would also like to extend my gratitude to Merri Kurman and the 
Bucks County Intermediate Unit transition program for their work in 
empowering individuals with special needs.
  Our community thanks each and every one of these individuals and 
organizations.

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