This is not an official government website.
© 2026 PLEJ LC. All rights reserved.
Congressional Daily Record
This section is a tribute, commemoration, or district-facing statement. It mentions members such as Michael Lawler.
Issued
May 14, 2026
house side of the record
People
1
Linked members mentioned in this section
Legislation
0
No linked legislation in this section
Committees
0
No linked committees in this section
Senate Holds
0
No hold activity linked here
Source Document
Connected Data
People mentioned
Source Control
Reader mode is for comprehension. The linked government PDF is the official published source.
Download official House Record PDFReturn to issue contextMr. Lawler of New York was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.)
Mr. LAWLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Brett Kelly, owner of La Terrazza restaurant in New City, New York, who passed away peacefully at the age of 58 following a stroke.
degree from William Paterson University in 1989. From a young age, he dreamed of owning a restaurant where people from all walks of life could gather and enjoy authentic Italian cuisine.
hospitality industry. In 1995, his dream became a reality when he became the proud owner of La Terrazza. There, he created not just a business but a place where people felt at home, and he often referred to his staff as his second family, a testament to the bonds he built throughout his life.
Mr. Speaker, I extend my deepest condolences to his wife, Lisa; his daughter, Savannah; and all who had the privilege of knowing him. May his memory be a blessing.
honoring the life of john “jack” coyle
Mr. LAWLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of John “Jack” Coyle, a devoted public servant and pillar of the New City community.
commitment, and quiet leadership. After graduating from Nyack High School and Southern Methodist University, he proudly answered the call to serve his country in the United States Army, reflecting his lifelong dedication to protecting others.
the New City Fire Department, where he served as a volunteer for a remarkable 70 years, making him the oldest living member at the time of his passing.
and real estate industry, building Coyle & Coyle, Inc., in his hometown, while remaining active in community committees and being an active member of St. John's Episcopal Church in New City.
Mr. Speaker, Jack was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him. I extend my deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. May his memory be a blessing.
honoring thelma barlow
Mr. LAWLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Thelma Barlow, a pillar of the Somers community serving as a school crossing guard for the Somers Central School District for nearly 40 years.
commissioner of the Boy Scouts of America and was a longtime member of the church of the Good Shepherd in Granite Springs, where she also served on the Altar Guild.
{time} 1030
Fire Department and a member of the Yorktown Grange. Her love of photography and her commitment to her community were always remembered by everyone who knew her. Last year, in recognition of her service, a pedestrian crossing near Route 202, where she
would safely usher children to school, was named in her honor.
Recognizing Robert Gebbia
Mr. LAWLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Robert Gebbia from Cross River on his retirement after nearly 30 years of distinguished leadership and service to suicide prevention.
it into the Nation's leading new suicide prevention organization. Under his leadership, AFSP expanded to more than 70 chapters nationwide and grew its annual revenue from roughly $1 million to more than $50 million, supporting critical work in research, education, advocacy, and community programs, launching annual Out of the Darkness Walks in cities nationwide, connecting millions of Americans affected by suicide to community, and raising awareness.
Suicide Prevention and on the executive committee of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, helping elevate mental health as a national priority.