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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
RECOGNIZING ROSE MARIE STRIPPOLI
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 Rose Marie
Strippoli, an accomplished artist from Bristol, Pennsylvania.
In addition to receiving numerous awards throughout her career, her
most recent acrylic painting titled ``The Passage'' was recognized as
best in show at the 70th Tinicum Arts Festival last week. Her abstract
painting, combining vibrant colors with masterful strokes, stood out
amongst submissions from more than 180 artists at the festival.
In addition to her artistic excellence and success, she has
tirelessly advocated for local artists in the Bucks County area. One of
her most notable accomplishments was her work to establish an exhibit
at the Lower Bucks Campus of the Bucks County Community College
featuring a rotation of pieces from local artists. The exhibit opened
in 2015 and has highlighted many up-and-coming local artists since that
time.
Her constant drive to better herself as a person and as an artist
earned her a spot in the Centre for the Arts Hall of Fame in Bristol in
2016.
Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Rose Marie on her accomplished career and
extend to her the best of luck in her future endeavors. Her work has
improved opportunities for young artists in our community, for which we
owe her many thanks.
Commending the Lifesaving Actions of Police Officer Ryan Bunda
Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the brave and
lifesaving actions of Police Officer Ryan Bunda of the Warminster
Township Police Department.
On July 11, 2019, Officer Bunda observed a white pickup truck rolling
slowly down a busy roadway in his patrol area. Officer Bunda, in an act
of incredible bravery and initiative, ran alongside the truck, opened
the door, and used his hand to press the brake, bringing the vehicle to
a halt.
The driver of the truck was suffering from a seizure, and Officer
Bunda, with the help of a local firefighter who was passing on the
other side of the road, removed the victim from the vehicle and
administered lifesaving first aid on the side of the road
With the help of this firefighter and the additional medical
assistance of EMTs, who arrived shortly after, Officer Bunda saved the
driver from life-altering harm or death, as well as protecting the
safety of other drivers on the roadway.
This act of bravery on behalf of Officer Bunda serves as a reminder
of the debt of gratitude we owe to the incredibly brave and selfless
public servants in law enforcement.
Mr. Speaker, I thank Officer Bunda for his brave actions and his
career of service, and I extend thanks to all first responders and law
enforcement officials across Bucks County and across our country.
Honoring the Life and Memory of Troy M. Pereira
Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise with a heavy heart to
honor the life and memory of Troy Pereira of Falls Township,
Pennsylvania, a graduate of Pennsbury High School and a gifted student-
athlete.
Troy held a career as a warehouse logistics specialist for H&M in
Burlington, New Jersey.
Troy participated in community sports programs, such as the
Morrisville Babe Ruth baseball team and the Morrisville Bulldog team.
He was also a member of the championship Pennsbury men's volleyball
team, which qualified for the State volleyball championship in 2013.
Athletics aside, Troy is remembered as a generous and kind soul who
was deeply loved by all who met him. My heart goes out to his parents,
Matthew A. Pereira and Kathleen Holder Hirko, and her husband, Jeffrey
Hirko; his brother, Kyle Pereira; and his sister, Chelsea Pereira.
Troy's life was taken from us too soon. In the short time he was with
us, Troy was a leading example of the importance of community
engagement. May he now enjoy his eternal reward for a life he spent
serving others.
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