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dedicated to providing scholarships to high 

school students in the local community. 

Mr. Speaker, Vincent Scriboni’s endless 

commitment to Oaklyn Township and the 

United States of America should not go unrecognized. I join the township and all of South 

Jersey in honoring this exceptional man. 

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CULLMAN AREA TEENAGE 

REPUBLICAN CLUB 

HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT OF ALABAMA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Monday, September 10, 2012 

Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I would like 

to honor the outstanding young men and 

women of the Cullman Area Teenage Republican Club for being named the Most Outstanding Teenage Republican Club in the Nation for the second year in a row at the National Teenage Republican Leadership Conference. These fine young men and women 

should be applauded for their dedication and 

hard work. Together, they spent over 2,300 

hours participating in special projects, grassroots outreach, and community activities. 

This organization has also had some outstanding leadership. Under the guidance of 

Republican State Executive Committee member Rebecca Branch, conservative teenagers 

in Cullman formed the Cullman Area Teenage 

Republican Club and found an avenue by 

which they could impact elections at all levels. 

Rebecca has been a shining example and has 

provided real leadership to these students 

over the years. 

In addition, Daniel Robinson, a 2012 graduate of Cullman High School, has been recognized as the Most Outstanding Republican in 

the Nation. Daniel not only worked to increase 

membership in Cullman, but also helped start 

new Teen Republican Organizations in Baldwin, Shelby, Madison and Morgan counties. 

Daniel plans to continue his education at Auburn university this fall and looks forward to 

having the opportunity to work with Auburn’s 

Young Republicans this fall. 

These exceptional young people have 

worked diligently to recruit Alabama youth, involve them in the political process, and promote the understanding of the conservative 

philosophy. It is encouraging to see these 

young students from Alabama’s Fourth District 

do such great things and I applaud them for 

their accomplishments. 

Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to honor 

the members of the Cullman Area Teenage 

Republican Club for their achievement and unwavering resolution in building this organization for the conservative youth of Alabama. I 

join their family, friends, and colleagues in 

congratulating them on receiving this award. 

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TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN JOHN 

ALTEE BARGER 

HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON OF COLORADO

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Monday, September 10, 2012 

Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 

recognize Captain John Altee Barger of Pueblo, Colorado. Capt. Barger was a thirty-two 

year veteran of the Pueblo Police Department 

and an avid pilot. Capt. Barger was tragically 

killed in the line of duty, while conducting a 

narcotics investigation over the San Isabel 

Forest. 

Born in Goodland, Kansas on April 17, 

1948, Captain Barger served as a Patrol Officer in the Pueblo Police Department, and 

achieved much success there as a Commander in the SWAT team. A detective at 

heart, Capt. Barger also served in the Investigations Division for eleven years, where his 

instincts for solving crimes were put to great 

use. 

Additionally, Captain Barger, with the help of 

his fellow SWAT officers, won the Soldier of 

Fortune shooting competition in Nevada—an 

award he cherished. Capt. Barger leaves behind a son and numerous other family and 

friends, including the officers with whom he 

served. 

Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize 

Capt. John Altee Barger. I rise today on behalf 

of the citizens of Colorado’s 3rd Congressional 

District, who are proud to call such a courageous man one of their own. 

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IN HONOR OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF DUBLIN BOROUGH 

HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK OF PENNSYLVANIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Monday, September 10, 2012 

Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 

to recognize Dublin Borough in my home of 

Bucks County, Pennsylvania as it celebrates 

its 100th Anniversary this month. 

Dublin’s history reaches back to before the 

Revolutionary War and our declaration of independence from Great Britain. 

The first Scotch-Irish settlers began settling 

what is now Upper Bucks County as early as 

1681, and in 1832, the people of this community began an eighty-year process of petitioning the state of Pennsylvania to become its 

own municipality. 

In September 1912, the people of Dublin 

earned their autonomy and have built a community of which they can be proud. 

Since the formation of the Borough of Dublin 100 years ago, the population has exploded and a rich diversity of small businesses 

and families have come to add to its proud 

history. 

While they have faced the same trials and 

challenges each of our communities have 

faced over the course of the last century, the 

people of Dublin have persevered and continue to build a welcoming place to live, work 

and raise their families. 

I commend Dublin Borough for its perseverance and success in these first 100 years, and 

wish them the best of luck in the years to 

come. 

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IN RECOGNITION OF THE UNITED 

WAY OF DENTON COUNTY 

HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS OF TEXAS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Monday, September 10, 2012 

Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 

honor the United Way of Denton County and 

their 61 years of service. The local chapter 

aims to improve the quality of life in the critical 

areas of education, income, and health. The 

organization estimates that more the 33,000 

students in the area are at risk of dropping out 

of school and approximately 15% of the County’s adults over the age of 24 did not graduate 

from high school. Furthermore, the Texas 

Food Bank estimates that more than 90,000 

individuals in Denton County are food insecure, and the Texas Department of State 

Health Services reports that $713 million dollars were spent on preventable hospitalizations over a four-year period in the county. 

The United Way of Denton County and partner agency volunteers and donors decided 

they could overcome these discouraging statistics. Volunteers donated 221,000 hours, valuing a $4.8 million staff cost savings in 2011. 

Through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance 

program, United Way of Denton County staff 

and volunteers have generated more than 

$1,782,899 in Federal Tax Returns to Denton 

County residents since 2007. In addition, to 

improve the area’s quality of life, 7,361 donors 

gave a total of $1,562,851 to the United Way 

of Denton County in 2011. 

The organization’s worthwhile efforts have 

positively impacted the communities it serves, 

offering assistance to more than 4,500 Denton 

County residents through United Way of Denton County and their non-profit partner agencies. With the support of the citizens of Denton County, the United Way will continue to 

flourish and unite the community through its 

mission of improving lives by affording individuals and organizations opportunities to give, 

advocate, and volunteer. It is my pleasure to 

recognize the United Way of Denton County 

and their 61 years of service, and I am privileged to represent them in the U.S. House of 

Representatives. 

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CROATIAN SONS LODGE NUMBER 

170 OF THE CROATIAN FRATERNAL UNION HOLDS GOLDEN 

MEMBER BANQUET 

HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY OF INDIANA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Monday, September 10, 2012 

Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to congratulate the Croatian Sons 

Lodge Number 170, of the Croatian Fraternal 

Union, on the festive occasion of its Golden 

Member banquet on Sunday, September 16, 

2012. 

This year, the Croatian Fraternal Union will 

hold its gala at the Croatian Center in 

Merrillville, Indiana. Traditionally, the celebration entails a formal recognition of the Union’s 

Golden Members, those who have achieved 

fifty years of membership. This year’s honorees who have attained fifty years of membership include: Judith Louise Aubuchon, Joan 

Clavin, Jacqueline Ann Donohue, Judith Ann 

Hanson, Virginia Mae Luketich, Carol Ann 

Magliola, Henryetta Massack, Mary Ann 

Matolin-Mancilla, Frank V. Morzlock, Kata V. 

Mrzljak, James Gabriel Popovich, Steve 

Prahovich, Mary Sajn, Joyce L. Schenher, 

Paulette Ann Smith, and Phyllis Stefankiewicz. 

In addition to paying tribute to its Golden 

Members, the Lodge will honor George Rubick 

and Lou Chelich for their dedication to the 


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