[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 11, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H4397]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       THE NEWTOWN QUAKER MEETING

  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 young citizens from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 
who are actively living out their faith and making our community a 
better place.
  Earlier this year, members of the Newtown Quaker Meeting helped raise 
$1,665 for the Mercer Street Friends' Community Schools through a 
lasagna dinner held at the Newtown Friends Meetinghouse. The youth 
collected voluntary donations, served the meal, and cleaned up after 
dinner.
  This exemplary act of community service is the norm, not the 
exception, for young members of Newtown Quaker Meeting.
  Previously held lasagna dinners have raised funds for Penndel Food 
Pantry, Heifer International, Haiti Relief, and Save Darfur, among 
other organizations. By serving simple meals twice a year, they have 
now raised over $28,000 for charity over a 10-year period.
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud the work of these children, their parents, and 
congregants of the Newtown Quaker Meeting. I would like to particularly 
thank members of the Children's Religious Education Committee of 
Newtown Meeting, including Sarah Buxton, Eileen Grant, and Kelly Lake 
for all of their work.


                      In Memory of Malcolm Crooks

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
memory of a resident of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, who passed away 
last month at the age of 96.
  Malcolm Crooks, a lifelong resident of Solebury Township, was a noted 
environmental and conservation leader. He was the founding member of 
the Honey Hollow and Aquetong Watershed Associations and was a member 
of the first Solebury Township Planning Commission. He also served on 
numerous boards that promoted environmental protection, including those 
of the Bucks County Audubon Society and the Bucks County Planning 
Commission.
  A man of devout faith, Malcolm was a member of Solebury Friends 
Meeting, and in the 1960s, he moved to Algeria and led a team of 
Quakers to assist local residents. Throughout his life, Malcolm and his 
wife, Elaine, continued to travel the globe and immerse themselves in 
world cultures.
  Mr. Speaker, Malcolm made our community a better place. Generations 
will continue to experience the beauty of our home because of his 
selfless work.
  I send my prayers and condolences to Malcolm's wife and his 
children--Sylvia, Malcolm, and Catherine--along with his entire family.


                       In Memory of Pete Rossetti

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise 
today to honor the life and memory of an American patriot from Bucks 
County, Pennsylvania, who passed away on June 5 at the age of 96. Pete 
Rossetti, a resident of Southampton, lived a life in service to our 
country and our community.
  Born in Philadelphia, Pete served honorably in the United States Navy 
during World War II. He earned the American Theater, European Theater 
Combat Medal and was also a Purple Heart recipient. In January, Pete 
was awarded the French Legion of Honor Medal, the highest French 
military distinction, for his service. Pete served in several campaigns 
during the war, including the invasion of Sicily, Salerno, Angelo, and 
Normandy.
  A graduate of Temple University, Pete earned a degree in business 
administration from Temple University, and he later worked as an 
employee benefit consultant.
  Mr. Speaker, I send my deepest condolences to Pete's children--Donna, 
Sandra, Carla, Joseph, and Mary Ellen--along with the entire Rossetti 
family. May they take comfort that he is now reunited with Annette and 
enjoying his eternal reward.

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