HONORING GERARD "JERRY" GALLOWAY

HONORING GERARD "JERRY" GALLOWAY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2553-H2554] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING GERARD ``JERRY'' GALLOWAY (Mr. Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor the life and legacy of Levittown's own Gerard ``Jerry'' Galloway of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, my hometown. He passed away at the age of 75 after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Born in Philadelphia as the first of 10 children, Jerry's deep Catholic faith instilled by his parents, Jim and Jane, guided him throughout his life of service to his family, his community, and to his country. Drafted into the United States Army in 1968, Jerry served our Nation with quiet strength before earning a bachelor's degree and two master's degrees in education and psychology later in life. He devoted his career to serving individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities, working with students who were too often labeled as difficult or unreachable. He showed every child the attention and love that only he could give. A lifelong member of Queen of the Universe parish, my home parish in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Jerry brought Holy Communion and companionship to those who were unable to attend Mass. He and his family are the heart and soul behind the annual Bucks County St. Patrick's Day Parade. He will be remembered not only for his faith and service but for his ``king of cool'' spirit that made everyone he met feel known and feel loved. We extend our deepest sympathies to his beloved wife, Edna; his daughters, Meaghann, Bridget, and Maria; his grandchildren; and to all who knew and loved him. Jerry Galloway's legacy of faith, family, and service will forever be remembered with pride by the Galloway family and the entire Bucks County family. He will be dearly missed, and we love him. Celebrating 100th Birthday of Mae Krier Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, this week we celebrate the 100th birthday of my friend, the indomitable Mae Krier of Levittown, Pennsylvania, one of our Nation's original Rosie the Riveters. [[Page H2554]] As a young woman in World War II, Mae went on to work for the home front, helping build the aircraft that formed the backbone of America's airpower. For decades since she has been a tireless advocate to ensure that millions of Rosies receive the recognition they have long deserved. They riveted, welded, and labored in our factories, in our shipyards, in our farms, in our schools, and in our hospitals. Mr. Speaker, I was honored to lead the Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act and to present Mae Krier with that gold medal, the very first one, the highest civilian honor from Congress, on the shores of Normandy during the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion in tribute to all the women whose hands and hearts helped win this war. Mae is the embodiment of a trailblazer. Her contributions during the war and her tireless advocacy for women's empowerment and equality have laid the foundation for the America we cherish today and for the next generation of young women. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing Rosie the Riveter Mae Krier a very happy 100th birthday and in honoring all the Rosies whose courage and patriotism changed America forever. ____________________