[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10161]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING UNITED WAY OF BUCKS COUNTY

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                         HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 24, 2007

  Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize an organization dedicated to improving volunteer service, 
United Way of Bucks County. The selfless work of the volunteers of 
United Way has made us a stronger community in countless ways.
  For more than 50 years, United Way has been devoted to improving the 
community at large through the use of social services and volunteer 
projects. Upon its founding in 1952, it was known as ``The Bucks County 
United Services Foundation.'' Since then, it has exceeded its own 
expectations, surpassing its own fundraising goals and touching more 
lives than was originally thought possible.
  Today, United Way of Bucks County strives to spread its impact to the 
greatest number of people. Funding is distributed to three fundamental 
categories: ages and life stages, promoting self-sufficiency, and 
building a healthy community. The services of the organization extend 
to one in three Bucks County residents, and have forever changed the 
lives of many.
  Madam Speaker, simply put, the work done by United Way of Bucks 
County touches the lives of thousands of families. The generosity of 
its members reminds us of the basic giving spirit of Americans. The 
inner strength and compassion of humanity is exemplified in these 
outstanding volunteers.
  The work of United Way of Bucks County has provided scholarships for 
daycare and camps, dignity for the elderly, stability and friendship 
for those who need it most and employment and training for the 
developmentally disabled. Most importantly, however, they have offered 
hope and extended a hand to those who most need help.
  Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure to rise today to congratulate, thank 
and honor United Way of Bucks County for years of philanthropic 
contributions to society and for making our community stronger.

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