[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 165 (Thursday, September 23, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1013]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





 RECOGNIZING MATTHEW JOHN MEADE, GREATER PITTSTON FRIENDLY SONS OF ST. 
                     PATRICK'S 2021 MAN OF THE YEAR

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 23, 2021

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Matthew John 
Meade, who will be recognized as the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of 
St. Patrick's 2021 Man of the Year at their Halfway to St. Patrick's 
Day event on Friday, September 24, 2021.
  Matthew was born to Jack and Staton (Monk) Meade in Luzerne County 
and raised in Jenkins Township, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated 
from Pittston Area High School, and he continued his education at Penn 
State University, Marywood University, Wilkes University, and King's 
College.
  Matthew is actively involved in his community. He served as the 
president of the Friendly Sons in 2020. He was instrumental in guiding 
the organization during COVID-19 and innovating new ways to foster 
connection and maintain the group's hallmark conviviality despite the 
challenges of the pandemic. Matthew is also a member of the Knights of 
Columbus John F. Kennedy Council 372 and a Fourth Degree member of the 
Knights of Columbus Assembly 948. He is currently the president of the 
Pittston Knights Home Association.
  Matthew has dedicated his professional career and volunteer efforts 
to educating children and encouraging their athletic endeavors. Since 
2012, he has been employed by the Luzerne Intermediate Unit, Greater 
Nanticoke Area, and Northwest Area, and he has coached young people in 
track and field, football, golf, and basketball. Matthew also coached 
in the Avoca Jolly Boys Basketball League.
  I am honored to join with the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. 
Patrick in recognizing Matthew as the 2021 Man of the Year. He has been 
a longtime champion of local causes and organizations, and he has a 
bright future ahead of him. May he continue to answer the call to serve 
his community.

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