[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 138 (Friday, August 15, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E772]
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    RECOGNIZING ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY PARISH'S 75TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                       HON. BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 15, 2025

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an incredible 
parish from my district--Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM) 
Parish in Feasterville, Pennsylvania. This year, Assumption BVM 
celebrates its 75th Anniversary, an exceptional milestone that reflects 
decades of spiritual dedication and charitable impact. It is my honor 
to commend the parish on this remarkable achievement.
  Since its founding on November 3, 1950, Assumption BVM has dedicated 
themselves to ministry and outreach. By offering a welcoming place for 
worship to the residents of Feasterville, Langhorne, Oakford, and 
Trevose, the parish has been a steadfast presence in Bucks County for 
three-quarters of a century.
  Celebrating 75 years as a parish also means celebrating 75 years as 
their self-titled Family of Faith. Through grounding their lives in 
love and faith, Assumption BVM has become a source of strength, 
spiritual growth, and support for countless individuals.
  Assumption BVM works alongside the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to 
assist people who struggle to afford basic necessities. To help ease 
these burdens, Assumption BVM collects grocery store gift cards and 
other monetary donations for those in need.
  Their outreach also includes the Caring for Friends program, which 
provides home-cooked meals to individuals facing food insecurity. 
Additional efforts include a community meal program with Advocates for 
Homeless and Those in Need, and the Change for Life Baby Bottle 
Project, which supports families in crisis. And yet, these examples 
capture only a fraction of Assumption BVM's deep commitment to serving 
those in need.
  The parish's Knights of Columbus chapter provides even more 
opportunities for parishioners to engage in charitable outreach, 
sponsoring events such as spring pancake breakfasts and baseball 
outings that bring people together in fellowship and service.
  It is my honor to celebrate 75 years of faith, generosity, and 
service at Assumption BVM. Bucks County is a stronger, more 
compassionate place because of the enduring presence of this 
extraordinary parish. I am proud to celebrate Assumption BVM on this 
remarkable milestone.

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