[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 11, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H17-H18]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JANICE GALLAGHER

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Pennsylvania (Mr. Fitzpatrick) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise 
today to pay tribute to the life and legacy of an extraordinary person, 
Mrs. Janice Gallagher, who our community tragically lost.
  Born in Philadelphia, Janice was a lifelong resident of Bensalem and 
was a proud graduate of Archbishop Ryan High School and Holy Family 
University.

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  Janice worked at her family's farm market, D-G's Farm Market, for 
over 30 years. Janice went on to own and operate her own market, J&M 
Deli and Produce for many more years. Janice spent the last 5 years, 
Mr. Speaker, working at the Bensalem Police Department, a phenomenal 
organization of tremendously courageous women and men where she was 
widely respected by our law enforcement community throughout Bucks 
County.
  A longtime volunteer of St. Ephrem Catholic Church, Janice will 
always be remembered for her kind and giving spirit.
  I send my deepest condolences to Janice's beloved husband of 45 
years, District Judge Mike Gallagher, her son, her siblings, and all 
who knew and loved her. I know I speak for our entire community when I 
say that we are all grateful for Janice's contributions during her 
incredible 66 years of life on this planet.
  Mr. Speaker, may the spirit of her generosity and service continue to 
inspire everybody in our community and everybody in this Chamber.

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                National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, today is National Human Trafficking 
Awareness Day, and I rise in support of the more than 40 million men, 
women, and children, who are victims of this global tragedy.
  Human trafficking is a $150 billion criminal industry that exploits 
vulnerable individuals and strips them of their fundamental human 
rights.
  Mr. Speaker, while this criminal conduct may seem a world away, it is 
very often taking place right in our own backyards. Human trafficking 
is reported in cities, suburbs, and rural areas in all 50 States in 
this Nation. Last year alone, the National Human Trafficking Hotline 
reported 221 cases of human trafficking in my home State of 
Pennsylvania and more than 10,000 cases nationwide.
  These staggering and horrific numbers underscore the need for 
increased victim support services, education and awareness, and 
legislative advocacy surrounding human trafficking.
  On this National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, let us renew our 
commitment to the global fight to end this abhorrent crime against 
humanity and redouble our efforts for the millions of survivors and 
their victims.

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