[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 13 (Wednesday, January 22, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H266]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING ROSE MARIE SICKLER

  (Mr. KENNEDY of New York asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KENNEDY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
extraordinary life of Rose Marie Sickler of Clarence Center, New York, 
who passed away on December 3, 2024.
  Born on July 19, 1948, to Joseph and Lillian LaBuda, Rose grew up in 
the town of Tonawanda, attended Cardinal O'Hara High School, Medaille 
College and earned her master's in elementary education from Buffalo 
State College.
  For 30 years, Rose served as a beloved kindergarten teacher in the 
Depew Central School District. She dedicated her career to shaping the 
lives of hundreds of students with her joyful heart, innovative 
programs like the annual Penguin Hop, and her deep commitment to 
nurturing young minds.
  A devoted wife to Charles for over 50 years, a loving mother to Dr. 
James Sickler and Dr. Thomas Sickler, and a steadfast supporter of 
numerous charitable causes, Rose's kindness and selflessness knew no 
bounds. Rose faced her final battle with cancer with grace and courage, 
leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and inspiration for all 
who knew her.
  May she rest in peace, and may her family find comfort in the 
memories of her life.

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