[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E267]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                       RECOGNIZING KATHY QUIGLEY

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 31, 2025

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Kathy Quigley as 
she retires from the South Shore YMCA. Kathy is a true community 
leader, who has tirelessly advocated for disadvantaged communities in 
Quincy and the South Shore throughout her remarkable 30-year career. 
Whether during her time with the South Shore YMCA, Quincy Community 
Action, or DOVE, she has dedicated her career to working for the 
betterment of her community.
  In 2007, Kathy oversaw the old St. Boniface Church's transition into 
the new Germantown Neighborhood Center in Quincy. Kathy then went on to 
lead the center, which serves over 2,000 people annually, including 
hundreds of young people.
  Under Kathy's leadership, the Neighborhood Center became a beacon of 
hope for the Germantown community. Today, the center is home to a food 
pantry, music studio, countless youth activities, and women's 
empowerment programs.
  Throughout her career, Kathy relentlessly pursued funding to support 
her community, including working with private industry to secure 
college scholarships for Germantown High School seniors.
  Kathy's list of accomplishments range from grand gestures--like in 
2011, when she raised the necessary funds to allow the annual Quincy 
MLK breakfast to continue--to what may be seen as more minor acts of 
kindness--such as helping an elderly neighbor keep their lights on or a 
family receive groceries for the week. Kathy has always made sure that 
no one goes without during the holidays, ensuring that thousands of 
families in Quincy and the South Shore receive gifts and food during 
the season.
  On March 30, 2025, Kathy will retire from the YMCA. Over the last 30 
years, Kathy has dedicated her life to the betterment of others. We are 
deeply grateful for her service. The world could use a few more Kathy 
Quigleys.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Kathy Quigley, and I ask that my 
colleagues join me in recognizing her extraordinary career and thanking 
her for her years of service to the Quincy and South Shore community.

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