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HONORING THE LIFE OF ARTHUR J. YOUNGLOVE

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On 2026-04-13, Representative Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE LIFE OF ARTHUR J. YOUNGLOVE" in the House. The speech addressed the environment.

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HONORING THE LIFE OF ARTHUR J. YOUNGLOVE

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E316] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE OF ARTHUR J. YOUNGLOVE _____ HON. BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Monday, April 13, 2026 Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate the incredible life, legacy, and memory of a constituent from my district, Arthur J. Younglove, who was a cherished father and member of our Bucks County community. Arthur passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at the age of 86, surrounded by his loving family. His life is a testament to service, community, and a true dedication to preserving the legacy of our community. Born and raised in Bristol, Pennsylvania, on April 2, 1939, Arthur grew up enamored by the performances of the Bracken Cavaliers, a long- running American Legion junior drum and bugle corps named for the Robert W. Bracken American Legion Post 382. He made it his goal early in his life to join the Cavaliers to bring the same sense of awe and patriotism to Bucks County and beyond. In 1955, he joined the Bristol Bracken Cavaliers as a horn player, where he helped contribute to the numerous honors and accolades the Cavaliers would acquire through their touring. After graduating from St. Joseph's Preparatory School, Arthur joined the U.S. Army in 1961. He served honorably during his enlistment but in 1964, decided not to reenlist and instead return to Bristol. There, he found that his beloved Cavaliers had been diminished from their heights during their early years, and so he took it upon himself to become the corps' director. In his six-year tenure as director, Arthur successfully recruited around 200 new recruits, instilling in them the same sense of patriotism and pride that he felt as a young boy. The Bracken Cavaliers continued their rigorous touring schedule and returned to their prestige as an award-winning corps, ultimately winning the Eastern State Championship in 1968. Arthur finished his time as director in 1970 and began focusing on his career at Rohm and Haas, where he spent over four decades. He married Rhonda Barker and had three children with her--Leeann, Catherine, and James. They traveled the country together, settling in Willingboro and Delran, New Jersey. Throughout that time, Arthur never forgot his hometown. His enduring love and passion for the community that raised him eventually pushed him back to Lower Bucks County in 2017, where he spent his time collecting memorabilia from the heyday of the Bracken Cavaliers. In 2022, on their 100th Birthday, Arthur helped to gather any alumni he could for a celebratory performance and the commemoration of their work with a mural, forever standing as a testament to the proud group that brought pride to Bristol. Arthur is survived by his wife, Grace Jones-Younglove; his children, Leeann, Catherine, and James; as well as his grandchildren, Caroline, Maura, Briget, Grace, Maeve, Tierney, and Isla. He will also be sadly missed by his sisters. Helen and Mary, as well as the members of the Robert W. Bracken American Legion Post 382. Mr. Speaker, Arthur lived a life full of pride, love, and joy as a pillar of our community. Lives like that of Arthur Younglove do not often make national headlines. Yet it is precisely these lives lived in service to others, rooted in community, and guided by quiet dedication, that form the backbone of our Nation. May his memory be cherished, and may we continue to honor his legacy as someone who represented the very best of America's hometown spirit. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring his memory, celebrating his contributions, and extending our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched. ____________________

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HONORING THE LIFE OF ARTHUR J. YOUNGLOVE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E316] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE OF ARTHUR J. YOUNGLOVE _____ HON. BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Monday, April 13, 2026 Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate the incredible life, legacy, and memory of a constituent from my district, Arthur J. Younglove, who was a cherished father and member of our Bucks County community. Arthur passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at the age of 86, surrounded by his loving family. His life is a testament to service, community, and a true dedication to preserving the legacy of our community. Born and raised in Bristol, Pennsylvania, on April 2, 1939, Arthur grew up enamored by the performances of the Bracken Cavaliers, a long- running American Legion junior drum and bugle corps named for the Robert W. Bracken American Legion Post 382. He made it his goal early in his life to join the Cavaliers to bring the same sense of awe and patriotism to Bucks County and beyond. In 1955, he joined the Bristol Bracken Cavaliers as a horn player, where he helped contribute to the numerous honors and accolades the Cavaliers would acquire through their touring. After graduating from St. Joseph's Preparatory School, Arthur joined the U.S. Army in 1961. He served honorably during his enlistment but in 1964, decided not to reenlist and instead return to Bristol. There, he found that his beloved Cavaliers had been diminished from their heights during their early years, and so he took it upon himself to become the corps' director. In his six-year tenure as director, Arthur successfully recruited around 200 new recruits, instilling in them the same sense of patriotism and pride that he felt as a young boy. The Bracken Cavaliers continued their rigorous touring schedule and returned to their prestige as an award-winning corps, ultimately winning the Eastern State Championship in 1968. Arthur finished his time as director in 1970 and began focusing on his career at Rohm and Haas, where he spent over four decades. He married Rhonda Barker and had three children with her--Leeann, Catherine, and James. They traveled the country together, settling in Willingboro and Delran, New Jersey. Throughout that time, Arthur never forgot his hometown. His enduring love and passion for the community that raised him eventually pushed him back to Lower Bucks County in 2017, where he spent his time collecting memorabilia from the heyday of the Bracken Cavaliers. In 2022, on their 100th Birthday, Arthur helped to gather any alumni he could for a celebratory performance and the commemoration of their work with a mural, forever standing as a testament to the proud group that brought pride to Bristol. Arthur is survived by his wife, Grace Jones-Younglove; his children, Leeann, Catherine, and James; as well as his grandchildren, Caroline, Maura, Briget, Grace, Maeve, Tierney, and Isla. He will also be sadly missed by his sisters. Helen and Mary, as well as the members of the Robert W. Bracken American Legion Post 382. Mr. Speaker, Arthur lived a life full of pride, love, and joy as a pillar of our community. Lives like that of Arthur Younglove do not often make national headlines. Yet it is precisely these lives lived in service to others, rooted in community, and guided by quiet dedication, that form the backbone of our Nation. May his memory be cherished, and may we continue to honor his legacy as someone who represented the very best of America's hometown spirit. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring his memory, celebrating his contributions, and extending our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched. ____________________