[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 23 (Monday, February 6, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E277]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


           HONORING THE MID-HUDSON UNIT OF IRISH NORTHERN AID

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                        HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 6, 1995
  Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join 
me in recognizing the accomplishments of the Mid-Hudson, NY, unit of 
Irish Northern Aid, commemorating 25 years of support for Irish-
American causes. On February 11, the Mid-Hudson unit will come together 
not only to celebrate the success of the current peace process, but 
also to pay tribute to several outstanding local citizens who are 
dedicated to furthering the Irish-American political agenda, 
principally among them, my friend Tom Hoffay.
  Tom Hoffay has been an outspoken advocate for issues of significance 
to Northern Ireland and has been responsible for the success of many 
celebrations and events here in the Hudson Valley. He is committed to 
seeing that our country plays the vital and pivotal role that it is 
capable of in order to effect lasting peace in Northern Ireland. His 
dedication to peace through justice is to be commended and should be 
echoed by all.
  I am honored to ask my colleagues to unite with me in expressing 
support for the Irish-American community on the occasion of the 25th 
anniversary of Irish Northern Aid.


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