[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 208 (Wednesday, December 9, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H7061]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF CHARLES ELLZY

  (Mr. FITZPATRICK asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a 
very special human being, Mr. Charles Ellzy, who our community lost 
earlier this year.
  Mr. Speaker, Charles was a proud graduate of Bensalem High School and 
Temple University.
  In 1963, Charles met the love of his life, Rosia. They would go on to 
have two children, Samantha and Vincent.
  Charles dedicated his entire life to bettering our community. He 
spent over 25 years working for the Department of Defense in 
Philadelphia, and Charles was also the president of the Lin-Park Civic 
Association.
  Under his leadership, the LPCA established a community baseball 
league, organized fundraising events, and collaborated with Betz 
Laboratories to create the Lin-Park Betz Scholarship.
  Mr. Speaker, Charles also served for years as a deacon at the 
Linconia Tabernacle Christian Center in Bensalem. His connection and 
love for God fueled his complete and total dedication to others.
  And in August, the Bensalem Township Council unanimously passed a 
resolution renaming Warren Avenue to Charles Ellzy Way in his honor.
  Mr. Speaker, this past weekend, I had the honor of joining Charles' 
family and congregants of the Linconia Tabernacle Christian Center for 
the unveiling of such a fitting tribute to an amazing man.
  Mr. Speaker, we are extremely grateful for Charles' contributions, 
for his 80 years of life, and may the spirit of his generosity and 
service continue to inspire our community. Charles is now reaping the 
reward of a life he spent serving others.

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