[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3510]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING RICH KOSSUTH

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 8, 2011

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor and acknowledge Mr. 
Rich Kossuth, this year's Sunday Dispatch 2010 Person of the Year.
  Rich is a Greater Pittston area resident. A co-owner of Rock Street 
Music, the drummer in Pittston's local band Flaxy Morgan, and part of 
the rock duo CNR, Rich has grown up working in Pittston's music scene. 
He started out as an employee of local music businesses and eventually 
formed Rock Street Music with his mother and brothers. Through these 
affiliations, Rich has unselfishly donated his time and efforts to 
various facets of our community.
  Mr. Kossuth founded 12/24, a Christmas holiday seasonal band 
dedicated to raising funds for autism research. In 2010, he volunteered 
his talents, time, and equipment to over 40 benefits for causes ranging 
from supporting local recreational groups to helping local heroes in 
need of assistance in their fights against cancer. Rich has dedicated 
himself to improving the lives of our children, making appearances as 
Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny at local events, as well as serving as 
an assistant scout manager.
  Mr. Kossuth never asks for anything in return. In fact, when Rich was 
informed he'd be receiving the Person of the Year Award, he promptly 
named others he felt deserving of recognition before finally graciously 
accepting the acknowledgement of all he has done to serve the Greater 
Pittston area.
  Mr. Speaker, Rich Kossuth is a compassionate, generous humanitarian 
who truly cares about our community and his fellow citizens. His 
kindness has touched the lives of countless people. We could never 
thank Mr. Kossuth enough for the service he provides and the spirit he 
instills in the Greater Pittston area. He is truly an inspiring 
individual. Mr. Speaker, today, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating Mr. Kossuth and recognizing his being named the Sunday 
Dispatch's 2010 Person of the Year.

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