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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
RECOGNIZING BILL SAMPLE
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Pennsylvania (Mr. Fitzpatrick) for 5 minutes.
Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, yesterday our Nation recognized
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and I am proud to stand here
today with my colleagues to express our gratitude to the brave women
and men who sacrifice for our safety each and every day.
I would like to recognize the memory and legacy of one law
enforcement officer who left an indelible mark on families in Bucks
County and beyond. Bill Sample, a Chalfont resident who passed away in
2014, was a Philadelphia police officer who founded the Sunshine
Foundation in 1976.
Based in Southampton, the Sunshine Foundation, which seeks to help
chronically ill, physically challenged, and abused children from
underserved families, was inspired by Bill working protective duty at
St. Christopher's Children's Hospital. To date, the Sunshine Foundation
has answered over 40,000 dreams of deserving children.
Mr. Speaker, I speak on behalf of our entire community when I say
that I am thankful and we are all thankful for our law enforcement
community and for officers like Bill Sample. We want to thank him and
all law enforcement officers for their service and applaud the work of
the Sunshine Foundation.
Recognizing Caleb Byelich
Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an
outstanding young citizen in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, who at only 8
years old is already making a substantial impact in the lives of the
underserved in our community.
Caleb Byelich, a student at Neidig Elementary School in Quakertown,
held a hot cocoa stand last month with the goal of raising $100 for the
Upper Bucks Code Blue Shelter, a program that advocates for the
homeless in upper Bucks County.
To say that Caleb's stand was a success, Mr. Speaker, would be an
understatement. Through selling hot cocoa and with the help of
additional donations that came in days later, Caleb was able to raise
$1,715 for the Upper Bucks Code Blue Shelter.
We applaud Caleb for his remarkable work, and I look forward to
seeing his accomplishments in the years to come. We would also like to
thank his parents, Loren and Alicia, for instilling in him the values
of service and compassion.
We would also like to extend our gratitude to Pastor David Heckler of
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church for his coordination of the
Upper Bucks Code Blue Shelter.
Recognizing Vincent Kabaso
Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an individual
in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, who recently accomplished a major
feat in his industry.
Vincent Kabaso of Ambler has become the first Professional Golf
Association member from his home nation of Zambia, a country of 17
million people. Vinny currently works as a golf professional at
Talamore Country Club in Ambler.
Vinny's love of golf came at a very young age. After graduating from
high school in 2004, he studied in England and Scotland before becoming
a coach on the Zambia national golf team. He later came to the United
States where he served as a golf professional in Connecticut before
moving to Pennsylvania.
In addition to his golf talent, Vinny has also founded a nonprofit
organization and he is also an author. He established the Raised by the
World Foundation, which assists students at the University of Zambia
and provides used equipment for young golfers.
Mr. Speaker, we applaud this major professional achievement of
Vincent Kabaso, and wish his wife, Hannah, and daughter, JoAnna, all
the best. Our community appreciates their service and their
accomplishments.
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