Recognizing Declan Cassidy

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Declan Cassidy, an outstanding constituent from my district. Declan is guided by a sense to better his community and has always demonstrated his ability to overcome complex challenges and situations.

When Declan was just ten years old, he founded the initiative ``Socks for The Streets''. In 2023, his team provided over 29,000 socks to homeless individuals in the Southeastern Region of Pennsylvania. Since its founding in 2022, Socks for The Streets has evolved into an initiative that provides a variety of essential needs. Declan and his team would bring homemade meals to over 300 residents that are struggling each month, offer family support services and most importantly, regardless of their background, strive to create an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

In his spare time, Declan continues to find ways to give back. He serves as the Youth Ambassador for Philadelphia Toys for Tots. Declan is also a proud member of the Bucks County 4-H program and a participant of the Swenson Arts and Technology High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) Program.

We are all incredibly proud for the positive impact Declan has on our community and wish him the best of luck in his bright future ahead.

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