[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3081]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


CONGRATULATING JUDGE CYNTHIA RUFE ON WINNING THE 2016 BUCKS CO. WOMEN'S 
                          HISTORY MONTH AWARD

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 10, 2016

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, U.S. District Court Judge Cynthia M. 
Rufe is the recipient of the 2016 Bucks County Women's History Month 
Award, presented annually to distinguished women whose professional and 
civic achievements have ``made a difference.''
  Her career began as a high school teacher, later an attorney, leader 
and mentor. Judge Rufe was a member of the panel that established a 
county-wide system to provide free legal representation to civil 
litigants and also worked with the Bucks County district attorney's 
office to establish safe protocols for women and child abuse victims. 
Prior to her appointment to the federal bench, Judge Rufe served with 
honor and distinction in the Court of Common Pleas of Bucks County, 
Pennsylvania. I had the great pleasure of working with Judge Rufe on 
issues of mutual concern during my years as a County Commissioner in 
Doylestown.
  Judge Rufe continues to advocate for legal education and mentors law 
students and new attorneys and regularly presents legal and ethics 
courses to state and local bar associations. Additionally, she serves 
as a faculty member of the TIPS Trial Academy. As the granddaughter of 
immigrants, Judge Rufe takes great pride in her frequent role in 
naturalization ceremonies, welcoming new American citizens with sincere 
and inspiring words.
  The Women's History Month Award presented to Judge Rufe is one page 
in the story of generations of women whose belief in equality and 
justice motivated them to make a difference in society, ultimately 
affecting the lives of subsequent generations. Judge Rufe exemplifies a 
belief in our nation's inherent values, including the rule of law and 
justice and, in so doing, has set an example for women who may choose 
to follow in her footsteps.

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