[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 22, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H4070]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY MIDDLE SCHOOL ROBOTICS CLUB

  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 an 
outstanding group of citizens in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, who are 
actively engaged in academic achievement.
  Last year, New Hope-Solebury Middle School established its robotics 
club, and it did not take long for that club to grow and find success. 
They quickly grew to 20 students strong, with 5 students recently 
awarded the Judges Award at the competitive VEX Robotics Competition.
  The robotics club at New Hope-Solebury Middle School is looking to 
build off of its accomplishments. With the help of librarian Craig 
Smith and school board member Mark Cowell, members are looking to 
become more active in competitions to demonstrate their skills. 
Recently, the Lambertville-New Hope Rotary Club, of which Mark is a 
member, held a fundraiser to assist these kids in reaching their goals.
  I would like to congratulate members of the New Hope-Solebury Middle 
School robotics club on their achievements. I would like to thank Mark 
and Craig and members of the Lambertville-New Hope Rotary Club for 
their vision.


  Recognizing Walter Wydro for His Steadfast Commitment to Community 
                                Service

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a citizen of 
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, for his steadfast commitment to community 
service.
  Walter Wydro, a resident of Upper Makefield, has been a constant 
presence in local initiatives for 50 years. Walter has been a champion 
for land preservation and played a significant role in open space 
efforts in Upper Makefield Township.
  Since 1972, Walter has served on the Upper Makefield Planning 
Commission. He was also a founding member of the Newtown Area Zoning 
Jointure, the first of its kind in the State of Pennsylvania.
  In 2004, Walter was named Upper Makefield's Volunteer of the Year 
and, in 2005, he joined the Bucks County Planning Commission. His work 
has been so impactful and his reach and expertise so great that the 
Bucks County Commissioners declared May 7, 2019, Walter Wydro Day.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have the privilege to represent such a 
thoughtful and compassionate constituent as Walter, and I thank Walter 
for his innumerable contributions to our community.


        Recognizing Ben Harder for His Strength and Perseverance

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize an outstanding 
resident from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, who is teaching us all about 
strength and perseverance.
  Ben Harder, a resident of Levittown, recently participated in the 
Kiwanis-Herald Sesame Place Classic, which I was honored to attend. 
This was Ben's 21st consecutive year participating in the 5K race, an 
event cherished by our local community. His presence this year was made 
remarkable, however, due to the fact that Ben is currently undergoing 
chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer.
  Mr. Speaker, Ben is no stranger to athletic feats. While a student at 
The University of Southern Mississippi, he was also a top-ranked power 
lifter for his weight class.
  I would like to honor Ben for his strength and his spirit in the face 
of adversity, and our entire community is praying for him as he 
undergoes treatment.
  I would also like to extend our best wishes to Ben's family, 
including his siblings, Arthur, Chloebelle, Rosen, and Eleanor.

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