[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 16, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H5831]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING ROSE MARIE STRIPPOLI

  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 Rose Marie 
Strippoli, an accomplished artist from Bristol, Pennsylvania.
  In addition to receiving numerous awards throughout her career, her 
most recent acrylic painting titled ``The Passage'' was recognized as 
best in show at the 70th Tinicum Arts Festival last week. Her abstract 
painting, combining vibrant colors with masterful strokes, stood out 
amongst submissions from more than 180 artists at the festival.
  In addition to her artistic excellence and success, she has 
tirelessly advocated for local artists in the Bucks County area. One of 
her most notable accomplishments was her work to establish an exhibit 
at the Lower Bucks Campus of the Bucks County Community College 
featuring a rotation of pieces from local artists. The exhibit opened 
in 2015 and has highlighted many up-and-coming local artists since that 
time.
  Her constant drive to better herself as a person and as an artist 
earned her a spot in the Centre for the Arts Hall of Fame in Bristol in 
2016.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Rose Marie on her accomplished career and 
extend to her the best of luck in her future endeavors. Her work has 
improved opportunities for young artists in our community, for which we 
owe her many thanks.


     Commending the Lifesaving Actions of Police Officer Ryan Bunda

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the brave and 
lifesaving actions of Police Officer Ryan Bunda of the Warminster 
Township Police Department.
  On July 11, 2019, Officer Bunda observed a white pickup truck rolling 
slowly down a busy roadway in his patrol area. Officer Bunda, in an act 
of incredible bravery and initiative, ran alongside the truck, opened 
the door, and used his hand to press the brake, bringing the vehicle to 
a halt.
  The driver of the truck was suffering from a seizure, and Officer 
Bunda, with the help of a local firefighter who was passing on the 
other side of the road, removed the victim from the vehicle and 
administered lifesaving first aid on the side of the road
  With the help of this firefighter and the additional medical 
assistance of EMTs, who arrived shortly after, Officer Bunda saved the 
driver from life-altering harm or death, as well as protecting the 
safety of other drivers on the roadway.
  This act of bravery on behalf of Officer Bunda serves as a reminder 
of the debt of gratitude we owe to the incredibly brave and selfless 
public servants in law enforcement.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Officer Bunda for his brave actions and his 
career of service, and I extend thanks to all first responders and law 
enforcement officials across Bucks County and across our country.


            Honoring the Life and Memory of Troy M. Pereira

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise with a heavy heart to 
honor the life and memory of Troy Pereira of Falls Township, 
Pennsylvania, a graduate of Pennsbury High School and a gifted student-
athlete.
  Troy held a career as a warehouse logistics specialist for H&M in 
Burlington, New Jersey.
  Troy participated in community sports programs, such as the 
Morrisville Babe Ruth baseball team and the Morrisville Bulldog team. 
He was also a member of the championship Pennsbury men's volleyball 
team, which qualified for the State volleyball championship in 2013.
  Athletics aside, Troy is remembered as a generous and kind soul who 
was deeply loved by all who met him. My heart goes out to his parents, 
Matthew A. Pereira and Kathleen Holder Hirko, and her husband, Jeffrey 
Hirko; his brother, Kyle Pereira; and his sister, Chelsea Pereira.
  Troy's life was taken from us too soon. In the short time he was with 
us, Troy was a leading example of the importance of community 
engagement. May he now enjoy his eternal reward for a life he spent 
serving others.

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