[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 71 (Wednesday, May 1, 2019)]
[House]
[Pages H3345-H3346]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Pennsylvania (Mr. Fitzpatrick) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, as we approach Teacher Appreciation 
Week, I would like to recognize an extraordinary educator in Bucks 
County, Pennsylvania, who is making a difference in the lives of our 
community's young people.
  George Daka, a U.S. history teacher at Bensalem High School, was 
recently selected as an honoree for the 13th annual Teacher as Hero 
Awards. Later this month, George will receive his award at the National 
Liberty Museum in Philadelphia alongside 11 other outstanding educators 
from Pennsylvania and Delaware.
  George sees his job as more than just teaching his students about 
history, and he seeks to inspire them about our Nation's rich 
traditions. We applaud George on this well-deserved award, and we wish 
him and his family all the best.
  We would also like to thank Kathryn Hinshaw, an English teacher at 
Bensalem High School, for nominating George for this well-deserved 
honor.


           Celebrating the 100th Birthday of Marjorie Burtis

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 100th 
birthday of a Bucks County resident who is sharing her talent and 
creativity with others.
  Last month, Langhorne resident Marjorie Burtis celebrated her 
incredible milestone with more than 100 family members and friends.
  This was no ordinary birthday celebration, however. It also served as 
the unveiling of Marjorie's new art exhibit at the Bucks County Visitor 
Center.
  Despite her many life experiences, Marjorie discovered her passion 
for watercolor painting merely 12 years ago after taking an art class. 
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time, she has sharpened her skills, with one fine arts professional 
saying Marjorie paints ``as a realist.''
  Mr. Speaker, we wish Marjorie a very happy belated 100th birthday, 
and we congratulate her on her exhibit.
  We thank Marjorie and her family for all that they do in our 
community.


             Recognizing the Bensalem High School Jazz Band

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a talented 
group of young musicians from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, who were 
recently honored for their performances.
  Last month, the Bensalem High School Jazz Band traveled to perform in 
the Cavalcade of Bands Jazz Championships. Bensalem High School Jazz 
Band, well-known for their outstanding performances, was the only band 
given the superior rating at the event and was also named grand 
champion.
  This is the third time that Bensalem High School Jazz Band has been 
named grand champion over the past 11 years, a testament to the band's 
skills, dedication, and work ethic.
  Critical to the success of these young people is the director of the 
Bensalem High School Jazz Band, Michael Zimmerman. We extend our 
gratitude to him for working with our community's youth and students to 
sharpen their musical abilities, and we congratulate all performers in 
the Bensalem High School Jazz Band for their earned distinctions.

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