[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)]
[House]
[Pages H2553-H2554]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING GERARD ``JERRY'' GALLOWAY

  (Mr. Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania was recognized to address the House 
for 5 minutes.)
  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to 
honor the life and legacy of Levittown's own Gerard ``Jerry'' Galloway 
of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, my hometown. He passed away at the age 
of 75 after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.
  Born in Philadelphia as the first of 10 children, Jerry's deep 
Catholic faith instilled by his parents, Jim and Jane, guided him 
throughout his life of service to his family, his community, and to his 
country.
  Drafted into the United States Army in 1968, Jerry served our Nation 
with quiet strength before earning a bachelor's degree and two master's 
degrees in education and psychology later in life.
  He devoted his career to serving individuals with autism and 
intellectual disabilities, working with students who were too often 
labeled as difficult or unreachable. He showed every child the 
attention and love that only he could give.
  A lifelong member of Queen of the Universe parish, my home parish in 
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Jerry brought Holy Communion and 
companionship to those who were unable to attend Mass. He and his 
family are the heart and soul behind the annual Bucks County St. 
Patrick's Day Parade. He will be remembered not only for his faith and 
service but for his ``king of cool'' spirit that made everyone he met 
feel known and feel loved.
  We extend our deepest sympathies to his beloved wife, Edna; his 
daughters, Meaghann, Bridget, and Maria; his grandchildren; and to all 
who knew and loved him.
  Jerry Galloway's legacy of faith, family, and service will forever be 
remembered with pride by the Galloway family and the entire Bucks 
County family. He will be dearly missed, and we love him.


                Celebrating 100th Birthday of Mae Krier

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, this week we celebrate the 100th 
birthday of my friend, the indomitable Mae Krier of Levittown, 
Pennsylvania, one of our Nation's original Rosie the Riveters.

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  As a young woman in World War II, Mae went on to work for the home 
front, helping build the aircraft that formed the backbone of America's 
airpower.
  For decades since she has been a tireless advocate to ensure that 
millions of Rosies receive the recognition they have long deserved. 
They riveted, welded, and labored in our factories, in our shipyards, 
in our farms, in our schools, and in our hospitals.
  Mr. Speaker, I was honored to lead the Rosie the Riveter 
Congressional Gold Medal Act and to present Mae Krier with that gold 
medal, the very first one, the highest civilian honor from Congress, on 
the shores of Normandy during the 80th anniversary of the D-Day 
invasion in tribute to all the women whose hands and hearts helped win 
this war.
  Mae is the embodiment of a trailblazer. Her contributions during the 
war and her tireless advocacy for women's empowerment and equality have 
laid the foundation for the America we cherish today and for the next 
generation of young women.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing Rosie the 
Riveter Mae Krier a very happy 100th birthday and in honoring all the 
Rosies whose courage and patriotism changed America forever.

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