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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
THE NEWTOWN QUAKER MEETING
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 an
outstanding group of young citizens from Bucks County, Pennsylvania,
who are actively living out their faith and making our community a
better place.
Earlier this year, members of the Newtown Quaker Meeting helped raise
$1,665 for the Mercer Street Friends' Community Schools through a
lasagna dinner held at the Newtown Friends Meetinghouse. The youth
collected voluntary donations, served the meal, and cleaned up after
dinner.
This exemplary act of community service is the norm, not the
exception, for young members of Newtown Quaker Meeting.
Previously held lasagna dinners have raised funds for Penndel Food
Pantry, Heifer International, Haiti Relief, and Save Darfur, among
other organizations. By serving simple meals twice a year, they have
now raised over $28,000 for charity over a 10-year period.
Mr. Speaker, I applaud the work of these children, their parents, and
congregants of the Newtown Quaker Meeting. I would like to particularly
thank members of the Children's Religious Education Committee of
Newtown Meeting, including Sarah Buxton, Eileen Grant, and Kelly Lake
for all of their work.
In Memory of Malcolm Crooks
Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and
memory of a resident of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, who passed away
last month at the age of 96.
Malcolm Crooks, a lifelong resident of Solebury Township, was a noted
environmental and conservation leader. He was the founding member of
the Honey Hollow and Aquetong Watershed Associations and was a member
of the first Solebury Township Planning Commission. He also served on
numerous boards that promoted environmental protection, including those
of the Bucks County Audubon Society and the Bucks County Planning
Commission.
A man of devout faith, Malcolm was a member of Solebury Friends
Meeting, and in the 1960s, he moved to Algeria and led a team of
Quakers to assist local residents. Throughout his life, Malcolm and his
wife, Elaine, continued to travel the globe and immerse themselves in
world cultures.
Mr. Speaker, Malcolm made our community a better place. Generations
will continue to experience the beauty of our home because of his
selfless work.
I send my prayers and condolences to Malcolm's wife and his
children--Sylvia, Malcolm, and Catherine--along with his entire family.
In Memory of Pete Rossetti
Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise
today to honor the life and memory of an American patriot from Bucks
County, Pennsylvania, who passed away on June 5 at the age of 96. Pete
Rossetti, a resident of Southampton, lived a life in service to our
country and our community.
Born in Philadelphia, Pete served honorably in the United States Navy
during World War II. He earned the American Theater, European Theater
Combat Medal and was also a Purple Heart recipient. In January, Pete
was awarded the French Legion of Honor Medal, the highest French
military distinction, for his service. Pete served in several campaigns
during the war, including the invasion of Sicily, Salerno, Angelo, and
Normandy.
A graduate of Temple University, Pete earned a degree in business
administration from Temple University, and he later worked as an
employee benefit consultant.
Mr. Speaker, I send my deepest condolences to Pete's children--Donna,
Sandra, Carla, Joseph, and Mary Ellen--along with the entire Rossetti
family. May they take comfort that he is now reunited with Annette and
enjoying his eternal reward.
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