[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 39 (Wednesday, April 13, 1994)]
[Senate]
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[Congressional Record: April 13, 1994]
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               TRIBUTE TO PATRICIA RUANE AND JERRY LYNCH

  Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I rise today to commend the 
achievements of two outstanding New Jerseyans, Patricia Ruane of 
Bloomfield, and Jerry Lynch of Belmar.
  As life-long residents of New Jersey, both Mrs. Ruane and Mr. Lynch 
have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to serving their 
communities. They have each been chosen as recipients of the 
Distinguished Service Award presented by the Irish-American Society of 
the Oranges.
  In addition to her career as an administrative assistant to the 
regional vice president of Menno Travel Services--MTS Travel in 
Bloomfield, Patricia Ruane has an exemplary list of accomplishments in 
community service, including cocreating project children, an 
organization bringing Catholic and Protestant children together. In the 
past, she was honored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division No. 9 
Montclair. Mrs. Ruane is also an active member of many Irish-American 
organizations including the Irish-American Society of the Oranges. Her 
support and encouragement in the Irish-American community is deeply 
appreciated.
  Mr. Jerry Lynch is also a distinguished New Jersey citizen. Mr. Lynch 
is the founder and standard bearer of the Jerry Lynch Social and Civic 
Club, which pioneered Irish-American activities in the New Jersey shore 
area. In the past, the served as president of the Belmar Board of 
Education and he is currently president of the Belmar Kiwanis Club. In 
addition to being a member of many organizations, Mr. Lynch is a member 
of the Irish-American Society of the Oranges.
  I pay tribute to both these upstanding individuals and the many 
contributions they made on behalf of the citizens of New Jersey.

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