[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 25, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H5088]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING BLAIR GREINER

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Pennsylvania (Mr. Fitzpatrick) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, there is nothing more important than 
character, and I rise today to recognize an educator from Bucks County, 
Pennsylvania, who was recently honored as Character Builder of the Year 
by the Pennsbury LYFT. Blair Greiner, an art teacher at William Penn 
Middle School, received the award from Pennsbury LYFT leaders Vicky 
Allen and Gary Sanderson.
  The Character Builder of the Year Award is a unique distinction 
bestowed upon gifted teachers and faculty members who encourage their 
students to make upright decisions and conduct themselves in a positive 
manner.
  Blair was nominated by several of her colleagues, who described her 
as a kind and passionate person who is always passionate about her 
work. They cite a project she spearheaded designing a mural for a 
retiring colleague and creating a give one, take one initiative that 
gives students and teachers the ability to write uplifting messages for 
peers having a tough day.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Blair on this well-deserved award and 
would like to thank LYFT for honoring heroes in our community and for 
advocating for the youth in Bucks County.


            Recognizing the First Baptist Church of Perkasie

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a faith 
community in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, for its innovation in 
providing pastoral care to members of our community.
  The First Baptist Church of Perkasie recently unveiled a community 
center known as Revivals that serves as a soup kitchen, a counseling 
center, and a food pantry, among many other purposes.
  Throughout the summer, members of First Baptist Church of Perkasie 
will hit the road with the Revivals block party trailer mobile unit to 
offer services to our community throughout Bucks County. These family-
friendly events, in addition to other faith services, have an array of 
food and games to serve to bring people together.
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud the faith community of First Baptist Church of 
Perkasie. I would like to especially thank Teaching Pastor Chris 
Heller, Family Care Pastor Doug Henning, and Ministries Pastor Jon 
Adams for all of their work that they do for our Bucks County 
community.


                Honoring Jessica Wilcox and Alex Goldsby

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize two student 
athletes in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, that were recently honored at 
the 21st annual Kiwanis-Herald Scholar-Athlete Awards Banquet in 
Langhorne.
  Jessica Wilcox and Alex Goldsby, seniors at Conwell-Egan Catholic 
High School, my alma mater, were recently selected as recipients of the 
Levittown-Bristol Kiwanis Club Dick Dougherty Scholarship.
  A 4-year starter on the Conwell-Egan girls volleyball team, a 4-year 
member of the softball team, and a two-time first-team all-Catholic 
selection in bowling, Jessica also served as a member of the student 
council for 2 years.
  As a 2-year starting quarterback for the Conwell-Egan football team, 
Alex was named the 2018 Philadelphia Catholic League Paul Bartolomeo 
Top Scholar-Athlete and was a member of the 2018 Archdiocese of 
Philadelphia Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll. As a starter, Alex threw for 
1,972 yards and 21 touchdowns, and he also rushed for over 1,100 yards 
and 25 touchdowns.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish Jessica and Alex all the best as they continue 
their studies at Bucks County Community College and Ursinus College, 
respectively, and I congratulate both of them and my alma mater on this 
amazing distinction.

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