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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
TWILIGHT WISH FOUNDATION
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Pennsylvania (Mr. Fitzpatrick) for 5 minutes.
Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize a nonprofit
organization in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, that recently celebrated
its 15th anniversary.
The Twilight Wish Foundation, based in Doylestown, seeks to grant the
wishes of low-income senior citizens. These wishes can be big or small,
ranging from meeting Philadelphia Eagles players to the purchasing of a
new pair of eyeglasses.
As a society, Mr. Speaker, it is incumbent upon all of us as both
public servants and citizens to support programs and support policies
that protect our senior citizens. I commend the work done by the
Twilight Wish Foundation, and I applaud the leadership of founder and
Chairman of the Board Cass Forkin. I would also like to thank Vice
President Robin Kardane; Director of Community Relations Mary Farrell;
and Director of Wish Management Michelle Bowren, for all their
incredible work for our community.
Recognizing Bob Consulmagno
Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize a resident of
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, who recently broke his fourth world record.
Bob Consulmagno of Morrisville successfully broke the record for the
most outstanding ab wheel rollouts while wearing a 40-pound weight
vest. Making this feat more impressive is that Bob, a retired marine,
completed this major accomplishment to raise awareness of mental
illness.
Diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and bipolar disorder,
Bob turned to sports and physical training to battle mental illness.
Using his athleticism to garner attention to those who struggle from
mental illness, Bob hopes to end the stigma with which it is often
associated and to promote treatment for military veterans.
I am proud to call Bob my constituent, and I am thankful for his
service to our community and for turning challenging experiences into
positive and educational engagements.
Recognizing the Kaitlin Murphy Foundation
Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a nonprofit
organization in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, that is working tirelessly
to assist those struggling with drug addiction.
The Kaitlin Murphy Foundation, established to honor the life and
memory of Kaitlin Murphy of Doylestown, partners with law enforcement
agencies and organizations with similar missions to provide resources
to those suffering from substance abuse, along with their families.
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Some of these organizations include the HEART Program, which serves
to rehabilitate females suffering from addiction at the Bucks County
Correctional Facility; the Moyer Foundation's Camp Mariposa; and Bucks
County Police Assisting in Recovery. For their work, the Kaitlin Murphy
Foundation recently received a grant from Warrington Cares, the
employee charity of Warrington Township.
I am proud to represent such thoughtful and generous people in our
community, and I applaud the work of the Kaitlin Murphy Foundation and
Warrington Cares, and I will continue to do my part here in Washington
to end this public health crisis.
Lastly, I would like to extend my appreciation to Kaitlin's parents,
Tim and Pat Murphy of Doylestown; Kaitlin's brother, Sean; and the
organization's president, Annemarie Murphy of Warrington for all their
work for our community.
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