[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 83 (Tuesday, May 14, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3013]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DR. FRANCES PRATT

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from New 
York (Mr. Lawler) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. LAWLER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor an exemplary leader, 
Dr. Frances Pratt, for her remarkable service to Rockland County and 
New York State as we celebrate her 90th--I mean, 29th--birthday.
  Known for her distinctive hats, advocacy in our community, and a deep 
faith, Dr. Pratt's life has been marked by a passionate commitment to 
civil rights and an unwavering ability to unite people from diverse 
backgrounds.
  Growing up in South Carolina in the segregated South, she traveled 
northward with her husband, eventually settling in Nyack in 1957.
  After receiving her nursing degree from Rockland Community College in 
1959, she served as a nurse and in the medical field in Rockland for 
over 45 years.
  Beyond her heroic service in medicine, Dr. Pratt also served as 
president of the Nyack branch of the NAACP for over 40 years, growing 
the organization into a major force for good within Rockland and 
beyond.
  Throughout her career, Dr. Pratt has been a beacon of hope and a 
pillar of strength, advocating tirelessly for justice and working to 
make her community better each and every day.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Dr. Pratt for her many years of service, her 
inspirational leadership, and the indelible mark she has left on Nyack, 
Rockland County, New York State, and our Nation. Her impact will 
resonate for generations to come. On a personal level, I adore her.


            Honoring the Life of Alfred Robert Mosiello, Jr.

  Mr. LAWLER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise during National Police Week to 
honor the life of Alfred Robert Mosiello, Jr., known affectionately as 
Ally, who tragically passed away on May 2, 2024.
  Born in the Bronx, Ally grew up in Mahopac, New York, and was a 
standout defensive lineman at Mahopac High School. He carried his 
passion for football to Hobart College where he earned degrees in 
engineering and economics/finance.
  In 2013, Ally began a career with the Village of Pelham Manor Police 
Department and later joined the Westchester County Police Department in 
2021. His work ethic, integrity, and commitment to the community set 
him apart as a model police officer.
  Beyond his professional life, Ally was a loving husband to Angela and 
a devoted father to Jaxson and Isabella. He found joy in the simplest 
pleasures: riding ATVs, throwing pool parties, and spending quality 
time with his family.
  Ally was also a man who stood ready to help anyone in need, a 
testament to his generous spirit and kind heart.
  To his wife, Angela, his children, his colleagues in law enforcement, 
and all his loved ones, our deepest sympathies go out to you.
  May Ally rest in peace, knowing that his life was well lived and his 
memory will forever be cherished.

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