[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 160 (Wednesday, September 16, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E848-E849]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING LINDA CASSARLY

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                            HON. JOHN JOYCE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 16, 2020

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Linda Cassarly for her generous efforts to beautify Altoona, 
Pennsylvania and honor our military community.
  Ms. Cassarly has been a seamstress serving the Greater Altoona area 
for years. Recently, she volunteered her time and talents to refurbish, 
Christmas wreaths that the City of Altoona uses to decorate the 
downtown area for the holidays.
  In addition to her wreath project, Ms. Cassarly has helped to 
refurbish military monuments around the city. As the mother of a combat 
veteran, she understands the importance of preserving these tributes to 
those who have served our country. To honor the region's military 
community, Ms. Cassarly refurbished the area surrounding a memorial 
plaque on Juniata Street in Altoona, made two ``Quilts of Honor'' with 
the names of Pennsylvanians who were killed in action in Iraq and 
Afghanistan, and created banners for thirteen Gold Star families in 
Pennsylvania. Her

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work honors servicemembers' selfless sacrifices, and it ensures that 
their service will never be forgotten.
  Linda Cassarly is an incredibly dedicated volunteer and a valued 
member of our community. On behalf of Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional 
District, I thank Ms. Cassarly for her generous service to our region.

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