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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
JAYSON STARK AWARDED J.G. TAYLOR SPINK AWARD
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 citizen from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, who will be
recognized for excellence in his field next month.
Jayson Stark of Newtown was announced as the winner of the Baseball
Writers' Association of America's J.G. Taylor Spink Award for his work
as a baseball sports writer.
In July, Jayson will travel to Cooperstown, New York, for
``meritorious contributions to baseball writing'' during the National
Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's induction weekend.
A native of Philadelphia and a graduate of Syracuse University,
Jayson began his career with the Providence Journal before joining the
Philadelphia Inquirer in 1979. He later joined ESPN and now covers
baseball for The Athletic. Jayson credits his love of writing to his
mother, June Stark, who was also a writer.
We congratulate him on this major achievement and his contributions
to sports writing.
I send my best wishes to Jayson, his wife, Lisa, and their three
children as well.
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Recognizing Fatima Community Garden Project
Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a project in
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, that is promoting sustainability for
members of our community.
Over the past year, 44 immigrant communities worked tirelessly to
create the Fatima Community Garden Project located behind Our Lady of
Fatima in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.
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The garden serves as a collaborative effort between the Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society and Catholic Social Services.
For many immigrants who arrive in our community, the Fatima Community
Garden Project gives newcomers the ability to use horticultural skills
cultivated in their homelands while offering them the opportunity to
converse with local residents. One neighbor referred to the Fatima
Community Garden Project as a sanctuary.
Mr. Speaker, the Fatima Community Garden Project officially opens on
Saturday, and I would like to thank several people who have worked over
the past year to make this unique collaboration successful: J. Mizael
Chavez, a community leader who helped families establish their presence
in Bensalem; Matt Rader, president of the Pennsylvania Horticultural
Society; and Estela Bugg of Catholic Social Services for all of their
work.
Honoring PDC Machines
Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a second-
generation, family-owned business in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, that
was recognized last month for the outstanding work that they do to
support our local economy.
PDC Machines, Inc., an equipment manufacturer based in Warminster,
Pennsylvania, was honored at the 2019 President's E Award ceremony.
They were presented with an award by Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross for
their work supporting the expansion of U.S. exports.
Founded in 1977, PDC has been exporting products since the early
1980s. Today, approximately 50 percent of PDC's revenues come from
international business.
PDC Machines takes great pride in the quality of their products and
the services they provide to their customers. I am proud to have such a
dynamic and innovative company in our community in Bucks County.
We congratulate the Afzal family for this well-deserved recognition.
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