[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 21 (Wednesday, March 2, 1994)]
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         TRIBUTE TO DENIS MULCAHY, FOUNDER OF PROJECT CHILDREN

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 2, 1994

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, as Project Children celebrates its 20th year, 
I rise today to pay tribute to Denis Mulcahy, Project Children's 
founder and chairman.
  Since its founding in 1975, Project Children has been sowing the 
seeds of tolerance, mutual respect, and friendship. Project Children 
brings children from Northern Ireland--both Catholics and Protestants--
to the United States. Here, they enjoy a brief respite from the strife 
and violence of their homeland. Together, they forge new bonds of 
friendship that transcend religious and ethnic differences. Child by 
child, Project Children is sowing the seeds that will, one day, blossom 
into a lasting peace.
  Under the direction of Denis Mulcahy, Project Children has grown from 
6 children in 1975, to 900 in 1993. Today, Project Children has host 
families in 17 States across the country. Over the past 20 years the 
program has brought over 9,000 children to the United States. For his 
efforts, Mr. Mulcahy has been honored by Prime Minister Charles Haughey 
of Ireland, Pope John Paul II, and President Ronald Reagan. In 
addition, Mr. Mulcahy is a decorated member of the New York City Police 
Department's bomb squad. He was awarded the Medal of Valor after 
diffusing a bomb in 1987.
  Mr. Speaker, in past years my office has helped to coordinate Project 
Children's Capitol Hill day. I very much look forward to this annual 
event, seeing firsthand, the results of Mr. Mulcahy's labors and 
meeting all the people that contribute to this remarkable program.
  I congratulate Denis Mulcahy for his leadership and vison. His 
passion, ceaseless efforts, and perseverance had made Project Children 
a success. May he keep bringing the children of northern Ireland 
together in an environment of peace and hope.

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