Brian Fitzpatrick

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote.

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding constituent from my district, Mary Jane Murphy. Mary Jane was born on March 20, 1923. As we celebrate her 100 years of life, we think of all the memories and stories that she has and continues to share as a citizen of this great county. Mary Jane was born and raised in Somerton, Pennsylvania and has spent her life in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. Mary Jane obtained her bachelor's degree in education from Temple University in 1944. She spent many years as an educator first as a teacher in Northeast Philadelphia and then as a fourth-grade teacher for 25 years in the Neshaminy School District. She is a mother and was the devoted wife of 67 years to her husband, Harry Evans Murphy, Owner of the W&HF Evans Greenhouse which was family operated for 110 years. Mary Jane raised 5 children and is the grandmother to 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact Mary Jane has had throughout her life, and we wish Mary Jane countless blessings.

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding constituent from my district. Vera Deacon, who after graduating from the Abington Senior High School studied medical sciences at Penn State University and then obtained her license as a registered nurse at the Abington Hospital School of Nursing in 1977. Vera served the community as an Emergency Department nurse at Abington Hospital and then Lehigh Valley Hospital and St. Luke's Hospital where she transitioned into the role of a PICC nurse and vascular access educator. As a driven patient advocate throughout her career, Vera participated in the reviews of PICC line device failures, efficacy, and the effects of short and long-term placements. As a CRNI and expert in the field, she has published several medical journal articles related to the elimination of infections in complex patient populations, and the Safe Medical Devices Act and its impact on clinical practice. Missing the intensely challenging patient care opportunities of the hospital Emergency Department, Vera joined the Springtown Volunteer Fire Company to provide rescue services to her home community and was certified in Firefighter 1 and as a Basic Vehicle Rescue technician. After completing an EMT course, she joined Upper Bucks Regional EMS where she has consistently volunteered on-duty at its Springfield Township station every week and is an invaluable crew member with her extensive background in emergency medicine. In addition to responding to 911 calls for medical emergencies, she now also serves Upper Bucks Regional EMS as the volunteer coordinator and the vice president and secretary of the Board of Directors. As if this service to the community wasn't enough, she also volunteered to review funding applications for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in Montgomery County and brought that knowledge and experience back to benefit her local Fire and EMS community. In 2022, Vera Deacon volunteered more than 252.5 hours at Upper Bucks Regional EMS and is therefore awarded the President's Silver Volunteer Service Award on behalf of our Nation. We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact Vera has had through her long career of public service, and we wish Vera countless blessings into the future.

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding constituent from my district, Jake Woodard. Late in the evening on the day after Christmas, with freezing temperatures, Pennsbury High School Junior, Jake Woodard's family was driving home from a holiday party. As they were driving, Jake, a certified lifeguard and member of Pennsbury's JROTC program, noticed a car had pulled over to the side and a man was lying on the ground. A woman was waving for help. Jake immediately demanded that his dad pull the car over so he could help. Jake got out of the car, and he immediately came to the aid of the man on the ground. Apparently, the man had been walking on the sidewalk and hit a large patch or ice that was about three inches thick and landed on his back, likely hitting his head on the ground. A woman and her son had seen the man and pulled over. However, as they were unsure how to help him, they waved down Jake's car for help. As the adults stood around questioning what to do, Jake took a knee and began speaking to the man by identifying himself and telling him he was there to help. The man told him his name and stated he had been on the ground for about 15 minutes. As the man was groaning in pain and stating that he couldn't move, Jake advised the man not to move. After a few minutes, the man lost consciousness, and as his eyes rolled to the back of his head, his tongue also rolled to the back of his throat. Jake reached into the man's mouth and cleared his airway to ensure he could properly breathe. As they waited for the EMTs to show up, Jake continued to take the man's pulse and repeatedly checked that the man was still breathing all while saying ``Dan, you are going to be okay, but you need to stay with us.'' When the EMTs showed up, Jake immediately told them what had happened, how long he had been there, and included the rate of his pulse and breathing. As the EMTs stabilized the man's neck, Jake continued to speak to the unconscious man, Dan, telling him help was here, and that he needed to try and wake up. When the EMTs struggled to get the man onto the gurney because of the thick ice, they asked Jake to assist. He reached under the man's lower back and legs, and as best he could he kept him stable while assisting the man onto the gurney. The man never regained consciousness, but Jake made sure the man didn't move, was still breathing, and made sure he knew he wasn't alone. When it was all said and done, Jake's mom proudly hugged her son, and asked him how he knew what to do. He said lifeguarding taught him what to do and JROTC taught him why to do it, as he stated it was his duty to help. We are all incredibly grateful for the bravery and heroism of Jake Woodard and all that he does for our community.

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding constituent from my district, Mary Ellen Conoline, whose work and dedication as an outstanding nurse anesthetist has touched many lives in the Lower Bucks County region and the surrounding areas over the span of over 40 years. A lifelong resident of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Mary Ellen always had the conviction that her future career path lay in healthcare, which is why immediately after graduating from Bishop Conwell Catholic High School in 1974, she enrolled at the Saint Francis Hospital School of Nursing in New Jersey, graduating from that fine institution with honors in August 1976. One of her first jobs after nursing school was at St. Francis Medical Center. Mary Ellen later went on to practice nursing in various capacities, earning certifications and degrees in the areas of nephrology and critical care nursing. While gaining invaluable knowledge and experience along the way, Mary Ellen still knew that she was capable of, and wanted to give, even more. Therefore, in 1981, Mary Ellen made the decision to attend Nursing Anesthesia school at Our Lady of Lourdes in Camden, New Jersey, and it was there she found her niche as a medical professional, an area where she could bring all her passion, dedication and numerous talents to bear. She graduated in 1983 and has been a dedicated and respected Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist up until her December 28, 2022 retirement. Mary Ellen spent much of her 46-year professional career as a Nurse Anesthetist faithfully and tirelessly working at Lower Bucks Hospital and Bucks County Gastroenterology LTD, where she cared for many Bucks County residents during their most vulnerable and many times unexpected health predicaments. Her bedside manner and utmost attention to patient care will always be what she was most proud of during her career in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey's healthcare systems. Mary Ellen's husband of 39 years and 2 daughters have witnessed her dedication and selfless commitment to her line of work and celebrate her as she reaches this well-deserved retirement. Mary Ellen is eager to start spending more time with her family, which now includes a young granddaughter, as she enjoys this new chapter in her life. We are all incredibly grateful for for the positive impact Mary Ellen has had through her long career, and we wish her countless blessings during her retirement.

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, in 1894, the United States founded an organization that has since grown into the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee is tasked with organizing the participation of U.S. athletes in international amateur athletic events. In 1950, Congress granted the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee a Federal charter under title 36 of the U.S. Code. As a congressionally chartered organization, it takes an act of Congress to make changes to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee's charter. This bill would amend the bylaws for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and national governing bodies to require those entities to provide equal pay for male and female athletes who represent the U.S. in international amateur athletic events. This would include equal compensation, wages, benefits, medical care, travel arrangements, and reimbursement for expenses. S. 2333 also requires a committee of national governing bodies to report annually to Congress on compliance with treating athletes equally. We are simply asking for support for the bill and hope that the vote will be taken in a timely fashion. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. S. 5168 makes a narrow and positive change to U.S. immigration law to ensure that alien lighterers have access to visas that allow them to do their jobs on ships in U.S. waters. Lightering is an offshore ship-to-ship transfer of oil from one oil tanker that is too big to travel into a U.S. port to a ship that is small enough to enter the port. According to the oil industry, lightering is used for over 50 percent of the crude oil imports into the United States. In order to get the ships in U.S. waters, alien lighterers must currently obtain a C-1/D visa, which is a combination of a transit visa and a crewmember visa. The C visa, or transit visa, allows the lighterer to enter the U.S. to board the ship on which he or she will be working. The D visa allows the lighterer to work as an alien crewman. While the maximum period of stay allowed under the D visa is 29 days, the work of the lightering crews normally lasts anywhere from 3 to 6 months. As a workaround to the 29-day limit, once lighterers are present at the U.S. port of entry, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, CBP, officers parole them into the United States for a 180-day period. Recognizing the importance of the lightering industry and its crews to oil supply chain security, CBP has granted lighterers this parole under both Democrat and Republican administrations. Unfortunately, such a situation is not what was contemplated when Congress created the parole authority. Statute requires that parole be used only on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. The Trump administration aimed to rein in executive abuse of the parole authority. In doing so, it initially curtailed the use of parole for lighterers but soon after returned to allowing the practice. S. 5168 recognizes the importance of the lightering industry to the security of the oil supply chain. The bill creates a narrowly tailored subcategory of C and D visas for aliens performing ``ship-to-ship liquid cargo transfer operations to or from another vessel engaged in foreign trade.'' It is very specific to lighterers and allows them to remain in the United States for up to 180 days. Mr. Speaker, I support this narrow change that will help ensure the security of our oil supply chain at a time when the Biden administration refuses to allow domestic industries producing energy here at home. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding constituent from my district, Virginia Jewell Rogers Burroughs. Ginny was born on December 19, 1920. As we celebrate her 102 years of life, we think of all the memories and stories that she has and continues to share as a citizen of this great country. Ginny was born and raised in the Trenton, New Jersey area, spending much of her adult life in Pennington, New Jersey. She is a mother and was the devoted wife of her husband, Robert Burroughs who was the CEO and Owner of the Trenton Folding Box Company. Ginny raised 4 children and is the grandmother to 9 grandchildren and multiple great-grandchildren. Ginny would often split her time between Pennington, New Jersey and Naples, Florida until she retired at Holland Village where she actively engages in the community beyond bingo and canasta. Ginny is a supportive voice in the Holland Village Community and continues to care for others by making sure they have their meals and welcomes visitors to her dining room table. Now as she has turned 102 years young, I am proud to recognize and celebrate Virginia Jewell Rogers Burroughs as an exceptional citizen from my district. We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact Ginny has had throughout her life and the countless people she has touched through her kindness, and we wish Ginny countless blessings as she continues to be a voice for her community.

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize an incredible municipality within my district on the tri-centennial of its incorporation. Northampton Township, Bucks County was originally settled by English colonists who came with William Penn on his voyage to Pennsylvania. On December 11, 1722, a petition and a map were presented to the Quarter Sessions Court in Bristol, Pennsylvania to establish a new township on lands lying ``between Southampton Township and other lands and Neshaminy Creek.'' The petition was signed by 21 petitioners. The court took this petition under advisement and on December 14, 1722, in under 5 days, the petition was approved and Northampton Township was born. They named it Northampton after the county town of Northamptonshire, England. I believe it is fitting that Congress recognize this milestone as testament to the men and women who recognized the value of self- governance 54 years before our Nation declared independence from an oppressive government. I am extremely grateful for the example and the impact that Northampton Township has had on our community for the past 300 years, and I look forward to the amazing achievements to come in the next 300 years.

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of Mr. Bobby Silverstein. Bobby was a dedicated public servant and advocate for advancing disability rights. Within both the House of Representatives and the Senate, he worked tirelessly to champion the needs and priorities of the disability community. Specifically, Bobby played a critical role in crafting the Americans with Disabilities Act and fighting to secure its enactment while serving as staff director and chief counsel for Senator Harkin's Disability Policy Committee. Bobby will be remembered for his compassion and commitment to creating a society that is fully inclusive and accessible for all Americans. Bobby's dedication to advancing the opportunities for and dignity of those with disabilities were shared by his colleague and friend. Judy Heumann at his memorial service. In honor of Bobby, I include in the Record Judy's speech. When I learned of Bobby's passing, like all of you I was stunned and deeply saddened. I thought immediately of you Lynne, Mark, Evan and your families, and the shock and sadness you would be experiencing. Then I began to think about Bobby and the life that he led. The example he was to everyone whose life he touched. And then a smile came across my face, because Bobby was the epitome of a life well lived. Like many of us joining today, I had the opportunity and privilege to work with Bobby on some of the critical pieces of legislation that he helped conceptualize. negotiate, and lead on with Congress--especially Senator Harkin--and the disability community to pass. In particular, I remember being both honored and fearful when I was asked to be one of the presenters at the ADA joint hearings. I wanted to make sure that my words enabled the members of Congress to get a clear understanding of why passage of the ADA was so important. But I was, to say the least, quite terrified because of the 1 gravity of the hearings and all that was riding on them. I shouldn't have worried though, and it was a beautiful experience for me to work with Bobby on the testimony. He was, as always, completely prepared, and he worked tirelessly with me and the other presenters to ensure that we were prepared too. In his diligent way, he made sure that we were acknowledged, respected, and felt valued in sharing our personal stories of discrimination and how it impacted our lives. This testimony was one of my proudest moments, and it meant a great deal to me that Bobby felt it was a powerful and impactfu1 presentation. How fortunate we were to have had Bobby Silverstein in our movement. Bobby took the time to learn about our lives, and to leam about the importance of being able to get laws like the ADA passed, or the IDEA reauthorized, He understood how important it was for concepts like independent living to be enshrined in the law, He knew how to collaborate, and negotiate--to negotiate hard if the 2 circumstances called for it--and how to disagree without being disagreeable. As smart and strategic as he was, he was also proud of our accomplishments, but at the same time humble, kind, and ethical. And he would always pick up the phone when I called, whether it was 7:00 in the morning or 10 pm in the evening! I will miss being able to do that, to get guidance on one thing or another, or just to check in. That said, when it came to work / life balance, you always knew that with Bobby, family came first. Being in the presence of Bobby and Lynne was to know a deep love and respect that spanned more than 50 years, and to see what it can produce; not only in a relationship but in a family. You could see how lovingly they raised their wonderful sons, Mark and Evan, and the joy that they experienced when, in turn, Mark and Evan married and had their own children. I loved when Bobby talked about what he and Lynne were doing with the grandchildren, and the pride they took in being able to devote such time and care to them. It has been a privilege to see such devoted parents raising children who have grown up to carry forward the same principled approach to life. Yoshiko Dart and I were speaking about Bobby the other day, and reflecting on his strength and vision, love and discipline. And his beautiful smile. True to the core of his humanity, you could believe him, and trust that what he said and what he did were always in-sync. I am certain that Bobby's life work will continue to grow. The decades he worked on the Hill in support of the bipartisan passage of more than 20 bills. The work he has been doing for the past 15 years with Powers, Pyles, Sutter, and Verville, and the hundreds--if not thousands of people-- he has trained and mentored to understand how to effectively implement those laws. All of this will continue to bear fruit. Lynne, Mark, Evan, the entire Silverstein family and friends, we thank you for having shared Bobby's life so lovingly with our community. It is our responsibility to carry forth his work as we continue to fight for equality. To lead with humility, to listen, to encourage the growth of our movement, to mentor, and to attribute some of the progress we have made to the vision, fortitude, and integrity of Bobby Silverstein. How many of us in this room can say that we have led a life as rich as Bobby's? We will miss you Bobby--and always find solace and encouragement in remembering your warm smile.

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize an incredible Veterans Service Organization within my district on the centennial of its founding. The New Hope, Pennsylvania American Legion Post 79 will celebrate 100 years of service in 2023. The post is named after Private 2nd Class Edgar Denson who served in the 79th Infantry Division in the Great War. Private Denson was killed in the Meuse Argonne Offensive of 1918 and American Legion Post 79 has continued to honor his sacrifice and service through the years. Since its founding in 1923, Post 79 has been a pillar in the community. Its members have served in every major United States conflict as well as taking part in numerous humanitarian and peace operations. Post 79 supports our community's Veterans through a myriad of programs and efforts. These include support for Wounded Warrior events, participation in the local County Veterans Court, sponsoring entertainment at the local county playhouse, and much more. The Post also helps to develop our youth by sponsoring Little League teams, scholarships at the high school level, and helping local Scouting programs. Additionally, American Legion Post 79 sends care packages to our community's forward deployed troops to remind them of our appreciation for their sacrifice. I believe it is fitting that such an accomplished and storied organization makes its home just a few miles from the spot that General Washington crossed the Delaware River. The legacy of American Legion Post 79 carries on the patriotic spirit instilled into our country that fateful Christmas Eve, 1776. I am extremely grateful for the example and the impact that Post 79 has had on our community for the past century, and I look forward to the amazing achievements to come in the next 100 years.

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 5441, the Preventing All Soring Tactics Act. As a member of the Animal Protection Caucus, I believe, like my colleagues, that we should be urging all of our colleagues to commit to ensuring our government is doing everything we can to promote animal welfare. The bottom line is this: The antiquated and inhumane practice of soring intentionally inflicts pain on show horses for the mere purpose of winning a ribbon in a competition. Our bipartisan PAST Act, which has passed overwhelmingly, as has been pointed out, will give a voice to these suffering animals and will finally put an end to this cruel practice by banning devices integral to soring, strengthening penalties, and also holding abusers accountable for their crimes against innocent horses. I am proud again to join Representatives Cohen, Schakowsky, and Buchanan in championing this bipartisan bill; which, as was mentioned, passed this House last Congress on an overwhelming bipartisan basis. I hope that after passage today it will receive swift consideration by our colleagues in the Senate.

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize two outstanding constituents from my district, Michael P. Stachel and David Windholz. Since the 1960s, these gentlemen have given their time and financial resources to organize fishing derby events for children, disabled individuals, and seniors throughout our community. They sponsor and run these events at no cost to any of the attendees. The families, children, and the seniors from the local nursing homes and the Veterans home in my district gather to spend the day fishing from a well stocked local pond. They enjoy free food and refreshments; they are furnished with complimentary fishing gear so they can enjoy a day outdoors with their friends and families. Mike Stachel and David Windholz ask nothing for themselves and provide a joyous and wholesome experience that creates memories that last forever. They have been doing this selflessly for over four decades. We commend them for their community spirit and their commitment to the families, the children, the disabled, and the seniors of my district. We are proud to salute their efforts to continue to provide these wonderful events for so many generations of my district's residents.

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding constituent in my district, Teddy Tendler. Teddy is an eight-year-old student at Congregation Kol Emet in Yardley, Pennsylvania. In April, Teddy decided to incorporate her passion for technology towards supporting her community. With the support of her parents, Jared and Corey, Teddy launched a Facebook campaign as a service project for Hebrew School. Her goal was to donate laptops to Family Service Association of Bucks County, which operates an emergency homeless shelter. Teddy was able to provide six laptops, six sets of headphones, a printer, paper, and ink to Family Service Homeless Shelter residents in Levittown, Pennsylvania. Whether they are used for education or just playing games and being a kid like Teddy, these computers will make a large impact for both homeless kids and adults. In August, Teddy was awarded the ``6ABC Hometown Hero Award'' from Family Service Association to recognize her fundraising efforts. We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact Teddy has had on our community. I wish her continued success in her future endeavors.

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding constituent from my district, Doctor Edward J. Holub II, M.D. Dr. Holub obtained his bachelor's degree in Biology from Loyola College in 1973 and his doctorate from Georgetown University in 1977. He then did two years of Surgical residency at Georgetown University, then a year of residency in the newly founded Emergency Medicine residency at Medical College of Pennsylvania. After finishing residency, Dr. Holub began working in the Emergency Department at Germantown Hospital in Philadelphia. A year later, in 1981, he started working at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Now after 41 continuous years as a dedicated Emergency Physician at St. Mary Medical Center, Dr. Holub is retiring. I am proud to recognize and celebrate Dr. Holub's service to the citizens of Bucks County. Dr. Holub brought the first ``Command Physician'' course, now mandatory for all Emergency Physicians, to Bucks County. Dr. Holub has been a Command Physician for 41 years. He is widely respected in the Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) community and has been the Bucks County Hazmat Medical Command Physician since 2000. Dr. Holub is a Life Member of the American College of Forensic Examiner's International and holds Board Certification in Homeland Security as a CHS III. He has been involved in local rescue squads as a physician advisor. Dr. Holub is also a Certified Wilderness Medical Command Physician. Dr. Holub has also worked tirelessly during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact Dr. Holub has had through his long career of public service. We wish Dr. Holub countless blessings during his retirement. We thank Dr. Holub for a job well done.

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the phenomenal young women in my district who attained the Gold Award between January and June of 2022 as follows: Sabrina Adler, Troop 2697; Chakrika Aluri, Juliette; Tess Chiarello, Troop 61208; Julia Cunningham, Troop 2147; Olivia Davis-Egan, Troop 2992; Grace Dudek, Troop 754; Genevieve Eirich, Troop 2974; Elayna Frost, Troop 230; Sarah Hamer, Troop 2285; Kaitlyn Harrington, Troop 753; Julia Henry, Troop 2020; Zoe Kelter, Troop 21733; Natalie Landis, Troop 21809; Jane Macaulay, Troop 21275; Juliana Marino, Troop 2697; Chloe McNabb, Troop 21733; Maura Ott, Troop 2578; Autumn Robinson- Davis, Troop 23; Kelly Schieder, Troop 2060; Taylor Smith, Troop 2385; Tara Shevlin, Troop 2147; Ashley Shup, Troop 2367; Emma Smirk, Troop 2105; and Reagan Ward, Troop 2268. Our community is proud of their achievement and grateful for their commitment to service.

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the phenomenal young men and women in my district who attained the rank of Eagle Scout between January and June of 2022 as follows: Kyle Adriaansen, Troop 48; John Brady Burgfechtel, Troop 29; Dylan Checchia, Troop 400; Andrew Cole, Troop 30; Joseph Deitzel, Troop 547; Katie DeMaria, Troop 172; Aedan Michael Donovan, Troop 13; Daria Drakas, Troop 172G; Matthew Douglas Floyd, Troop 147; Owen William Flynn, Troop 19; Ethan Ford, Troop 547; Calvin John Gauker, Troop 29; Seamus Getty, Troop 3; Zachary Giacomelli, Troop 230; Evan Goldrick, Troop 139; Jeremy Goldrick, Troop 139; Luke Gormley, Troop 24; Benjamin Harris, Troop 19; Robert H. Heath, Troop 610; Austin John Hunsberger, Troop 7; Michael Johannessen, Troop 141; Zachary Kalb, Troop 230; Silas Kennedy, Troop 210; Michael Robert Kingsley, Troop 30; Daniel Joseph Krauss, Troop 147; David Peter Kunz, Troop 29; Tyler James Laskowski, Troop 52; Benjamin Lucot, Troop 200; Andrew Lyons, Troop 133; Aiden MacIlvaine, Troop 24; Hugh Armstrong Marshall, II, Troop 34; Matthew McClintic, Troop 364; Matthew John McDevitt, Troop 139; Noah McLaughlin, Troop 230; Anthony Morelli, Troop 6; Ryan Morrin, Troop 34; Aiden John Muench, Troop 52; Connor Liam Murray, Troop 364; Johnathan James Nelson, Troop 36; Peter Nowak, Troop 30B; Zachary Scott Peters, Troop 36; Michael Pimble, Troop 147; Jeffrey Pirog, Troop 230; Connor Joseph Poupard, Troop 36; Dylan Zane Ramsey, Troop 230; George Sabol, Troop 48; Matthew Senior, Troop 280; Nicholas Terry, Troop 230; Jackson Dean Thomas, Troop 52; Liam R. Vandenburg, Troop 14; Kevin N. Walker, Troop 147; Adam R. Walker, Troop 147; Matthew J. Wenner, Troop 547; Quin Joseph Whalen, Troop 36; and Colin Roberts Wisniewski, Troop 29. Our community is proud of their achievement and grateful for their commitment to service.

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition and appreciation of the employees of PMC Pharmacy, located in our community in Horsham, Pennsylvania for their tireless efforts in combating the Nation's opioid epidemic while balancing the need to serve patients suffering with chronic pain via the pharmacy's RelieveRx Program. For over 18 years, the employees of PMC Pharmacy have dedicated their professional careers to serving a population of patients who have traditionally been left underserved because of the social stigma that oftentimes accompanies a patient suffering from a chronic pain condition. Throughout PMC's existence, their employees have helped improve the quality of life for countless patients in my district while ensuring that bad actors are identified and removed from the legitimate patient population. Our nation's opioid epidemic is complex, and thanks to the efforts of PMC's employees, those in need of care continue to find the service that they deserve and require to simply live their lives. I am proud to recognize and celebrate the following PMC Pharmacy employees who are exceptional examples of service to our community: Brian Dunleavy Alex Antosh Harry Branson Jordan Capanna Tracy Clerihan Christine Deni Mark Knopka Steve Kulp James McMenamin Stefanie Stein Cindy Thomson We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact these women and men have had on our community through their commitment to serve those suffering with chronic pain, and we wish them continued success as they continue their much-needed work.

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding constituent from my district, Patrick Daniel McKee. After 29 years of service with the Plumstead Township Police Department, Corporal McKee is retiring. Born and raised in Plumstead, Patrick graduated Central Bucks East High School and then began working in the auto repair field, finding such success that he owned and operated his own repair and service station. In December 1992, Patrick decided to attend the Montgomery County Community College Police Academy. By April 1993, he was hired by his hometown police department in Plumstead Township as a full-time, sworn police officer. Throughout his time with the department, he served as a Detective and attended numerous training programs related to investigations, including the highly regarded FBI Intercounty Detective Training Program in 1998. By 2004, Patrick was promoted to the rank of Corporal and given the responsibility of overseeing a squad of patrol officers. Patrick also served as one of the department's Firearms Instructors and armorer, training law enforcement officers in the proper use and safe handling of firearms. Throughout Corporal McKee's career, his commitment to service has not gone unnoticed. Members of the community writing to the department have expressed thanks for Patrick's gracious, friendly, and respectful demeanor both in and out of uniform. He has also received letters of commendation from the Bucks County District Attorneys' Office and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, to name just a couple. Patrick has proven himself to be an officer committed to protecting and defending his hometown and his neighbors. We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact that Corporal Patrick Daniel McKee has had throughout his long career of public service, and we wish him countless blessings during his retirement.

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize six young men and women in my district who were awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad during the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 academic years. This program's mission to ``expand the number of young American citizens gaining knowledge, linguistic, and cultural skills that are critical to our national security and prosperity'' is admirable, and our community is incredibly proud of the following students' achievement: Humna Chaudhry of Bensalem, PA, studying in Singapore; Sabrina De Nicola of Churchville, PA, studying in Spain; Humna Rub of Doylestown, PA, studying in the United Kingdom; Ryan Smith of Warrington, PA, studying in Indonesia; Ian Yannuzzi of Southampton, PA, studying in New Zealand; Mikaila Harper of Chalfont, PA, studying in Uganda. At a time where our Nation's policy approach to security and diplomacy is actively challenged and adapting, the conviction of these young men and women is exceptional. We commend their participation in the Gilman Scholarship and are grateful for their commitment to strengthening the relationships and standing of the United States around the world.

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 57th anniversary of the Head Start program and the invaluable services it makes available to children and families in need. In 1965, President Lyndon Johnson commissioned Sargent Shriver with the establishment of a comprehensive child development program that would assist underserved communities meet the needs of preschool children. With the help of education, psychology, and child experts, the U.S. government initially launched ``Project Head Start'' as an eight-week summer program that reached 561,000 children. Finding early success, the program was expanded in the fall of 1965 to provide services throughout the entire school year. In the subsequent decades, Head Start has further grown to include bilingual and bicultural programs, as well as services for disadvantaged infants, toddlers, and pregnant women through Early Head Start grants. The initiative has now reached over 39 million children in its history and serves nearly 1 million children and their families annually in urban and rural areas in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. territories. Head Start's exceptional dedication to our children is admirable, and this year, as it celebrates its 57th anniversary, we express our appreciation for the impact that it has had on communities across the country and especially in Bucks and Montgomery counties.

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding constituent from my district, Joseph (Jay) C. Stough. Jay entered the Doylestown Fire Company Number 1 as a volunteer firefighter on March 1, 1972. Since that date, he has faithfully served the Doylestown community as a member of Fire Company Number 1 and the Doylestown Firefighters' Relief Association. Throughout Jay's time in this public service, he has held many positions within the fire company and the Relief Association's administration, including as President, Vice President and Treasurer. He continues to serve with distinction as the financial secretary of the Doylestown Fire Company. This year, as Jay celebrates 50 consecutive years of fire company service, I would like to recognize him for his dedication and leadership, both of which provide immeasurable value to his community and have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues. We are grateful for the positive impact Jay has demonstrated throughout his time of extraordinary service and wish him countless blessings as he continues into his next decade with Doylestown Fire Company Number 1.

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a groundbreaking Veterans' Service Group in my District, Victor Six Health and Fitness Organization. Victor Six was founded by decorated Vietnam Veteran, David A. Christian, with the mission to improve the physical and mental health of Veterans in the community. On April 24, 2022, I had the honor of celebrating the graduation of Victor Six's inaugural class. The course promoted the mutual improvement of the physical health and mental well-being of the Veterans, fulfilling the mantra that a strong body fuels a strong mind. This was made possible by a partnership with the Newtown Athletic Club, which graciously offered their space, equipment, and personnel to the program. Nine Veterans, ranging from 39 to 74 years of age, completed a rigorous 12-week physical training program. The nine Veterans are: Ronald Warren Brand, United States Army Robert Peter Cassalia, United States Navy Daniel Marion Christian, United States Army William Charles Farence, United States Marine Corps Carla Estelle Figuerora, United States Marine Corps James Taylor Ford, United States Army Tanya Marie Rinkus, United States Air Force William Patrick Schultz, United States Air Force Rodney Darnell Wyatt, United States Marine Corps Participants completed pre- and post-assessment measures of upper and lower body, core strength, cardio endurance, and flexibility as well as a self-evaluation of their mental status. An individualized personal training plan for each Veteran was formulated by trainers based on their assessments. The Veterans were introduced to various private group exercise classes such as aqua exercise, yoga, dance, strength, and cardio training. The program built camaraderie and esprit de corps by providing a safe haven from stressors and improving the mental well-being of all. In the continuing battle against Veteran and Servicemember suicide, organizations like Victor Six provide the tools necessary to fight back and give hope to our Nation's heroes. We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact that this organization has already had on our community.

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize an incredible young woman from my district, United States Navy Ensign Nicole Spohn. It is my honor to announce that on May 6, 2022, Ensign Spohn commissioned into the United States Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer. Ensign Spohn commissioned out of The Citadel Military College of South Carolina where she received numerous awards and distinctions. Among these honors was a cumulative GPA of 3.94, being named on the Dean's List in every semester, and serving as a Cadet Company Commander. Our community is immensely proud of and humbled by Ensign Spohn's dedication to our country and I wish her great success with her career in the Navy.

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the tremendous accomplishment of the 2020 Pennridge High School women's varsity soccer team. At a time when our schools were just reopening, the Pennridge women's soccer team seized the moment and went on to win their first PIAA Class 4A title on November 21, 2020. This victory was years in the making, following a 2018 overtime loss in the final tournament game. Thanks to the visionary leadership of Coach Audrey Anderson, the Pennridge women's varsity team pushed past the adversity and clinched the championship win. With both teams battling through a contentious 80 minutes of regulation and 27 minutes of overtime, freshman forward Tori Angelo chipped a pass over to junior Leah Malone to score the game-winner with just a few minutes remaining. Madam Speaker, I am proud to recognize these champions today for their leadership and their outstanding efforts in their 2020 season, and I formally enter their names in the Record: Head Coach Audrey Anderson, Assistant Coach Jason Lollar, Assistant Coach Erin Stevenson, captain Lindsey DeHaven, captain Leah Malone, captain Maddie Angelo, captain Emily Kriney, Sierra Shaeffer, Cady McKean, Anna Croyle, Zoe Sabol, Liv Grenda, Riley Hepler, Tori Angelo, Kera Dam, Casey Malone, Brielle Tasher, Jess Levush, Joey Tomlinson, Lauren Atchley, Lavi Baldovin, Lindsey Balmer, Raina Adelman, Sophie Craig, Aubrey Long, Avery Drumbore, Danae Luecke, Lauren Moylan, Maggie Hayes, Ryan Hodder, Sammi McBride, Sam Kiwak, and Phia Lowery. Madam Speaker, along with that victory, it is with a heavy heart that I recognize the team's assistant coach who recently passed away, Robert Lee Miller. Anyone who had the privilege of knowing Robert knows that he could always be found on the soccer field, lending his strengths and gifts to coach dozens of teams and mentor thousands of youth players. As our Bucks County community mourns his loss and remembers his passion for the game, I would like to offer a moment of silence for Robert Miller. Madam Speaker, we are incredibly grateful for the inspiration and impacts that the coaches of the entire Pennridge women's soccer team and, of course, the team's parents have had on our community. They are a tremendous asset. We are very proud of all of them, and I look forward to seeing them all and presenting them with flags individually that were flown over the U.S. House of Representatives.