born in philadelphia, john attended father judge high school and drexel university where he graduated in 1970 with a degree in accounting. he was a respected business executive, having served as c.f.o. of better material corp before becoming the c.f.o. of a creamery. weighs a dedicated man who was dedicated to making our community a better place for public service. he served on the water and sewer authority, the bucks county drug and alcohol commission, and the pennsylvania unemployment compensation board of review. more than anything, however, john was a dedicated family man. he spent some of his most treasured moments with his five grandchildren. madam speaker, we extend our deepest condolences to his beloved wife of 50 years, my dear friend, pat, and their sons, brad and matt. may john, a good, decent, and honorable man, enjoy the eternal reward of the life he spent serving others. madam speaker, i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition? >> madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and