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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
RECOGNIZING CAPTAIN JOHN HEARN
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Pennsylvania (Mr. Fitzpatrick) for 5 minutes.
Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a law
enforcement official who was recently named Police Chief of Newtown
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Earlier this month, Newtown Township's Board of Supervisors
unanimously supported Philadelphia Police Department Captain John Hearn
to become the next police chief. John, a Northampton Township resident,
is a 29-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department. He
previously served as a lieutenant in that department's highway patrol,
helping to escort dignitaries such as Pope Francis and former
Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush.
Throughout his esteemed career, John distinguished himself as an
innovative leader. He represented Philadelphia when five neighboring
counties established protocol and a coordinated response to terrorist
threats, and he served as a volunteer with fire companies in Montgomery
County.
Mr. Speaker, we congratulate John on his new role, and I look forward
to working closely with him to keep our Bucks County families safe.
Recognizing Officers Megan Klosterman and Gina Ferzetti
Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize members of
our law enforcement community who recently joined our Bucks County
family as members of the Solebury Township Police Department.
Earlier this month, Officers Megan Klosterman and Gina Ferzetti were
sworn in by Magisterial District Judge Maggie Snow as the department's
first full-time female officers.
Officer Klosterman is a graduate of Upper Dublin High School and
Pennsylvania State University. Officer Ferzetti is a graduate of Ridley
High School and previously served with the Temple University Police
Department. Both of these dedicated public servants served as part-time
members of Solebury Township Police Department prior to their full
instatement.
Mr. Speaker, I applaud Officers Klosterman and Ferzetti on their
promotions and their dedication to keeping all of our families safe in
our community. Their hiring is truly an inspiring moment for Solebury
Township and for Bucks County.
I would also like to thank Police Chief Dominick Bellizzie and
Township Manager Dennis Carney for their leadership.
Recognizing Julie Uchitel
Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a student
from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, who was recently awarded a coveted
scholarship to study in the United Kingdom.
Julie Uchitel, a resident of Upper Southampton, was selected to
receive a Marshall Scholarship, one of only 40 recipients out of over
1,000 applicants. Julie is a senior at Duke University where she is a
neuroscience and French double major. She is the president of the
Neuroscience Majors' Union at Duke and has conducted clinical and basic
pediatric research at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Duke
Children's Hospital. She is the author of two published articles and
has volunteered in Paris and in Honduras to offer medical assistance to
those in need.
Mr. Speaker, Julie's resume is too voluminous to summarize. We are so
proud to have her as part of our community, and we wish her all the
best as she pursues her studies at Cambridge and King's College in
London. I look forward to seeing all of her accomplishments in the
years to come.
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