[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 26 (Thursday, February 9, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E311]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    TRIBUTE TO MR. JOHN J. SULLIVAN

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                        HON. BARBARA B. KENNELLY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 9, 1995
    
    
  Mrs. KENNELLY Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding 
citizen, constituent, and friend, John J. Sullivan, upon his selection 
as the 1995 Irishman of the Year for the central Connecticut, Greater 
Hartford area.
  It has often been said that there are two kinds of people in the 
world--the Irish and those who want to be Irish. On Saturday, March 11, 
1995, when John J. Sullivan leads the annual St. Patrick's Day parade 
down Main Street in my hometown of Hartford, we can all enjoy what it 
means to be Irish. It will be another reminder of the many blessings 
derived from the great Emerald Isle.
  Over the years, John has served the Greater Hartford region as both 
community servant and friend to many. We have all witnessed his 
commitment and dedication to civic duty and community responsibility 
from his memberships on the Irish-American Home Society and the 
Manchester St. Patrick's Parade Committee; to his dedication to the 
Connecticut Special Olympics, and Leukemia Society; and to his service 
as a deputy sheriff.
  He has been a member of the Democratic State Central Committee of 
Connecticut for more than 22 years, and the Manchester Democratic Town 
Committee for 37 years. John has dedicated himself to all these 
activities, and received the support of his wife Ada and their daughter 
Maureen.
  Mr. Speaker, I, and all who know him, hold John in the highest 
regard. He gives tirelessly of himself and is a great citizen. It is 
only fitting that he lead the annual St. Patrick's Day parade in 
Hartford, since he has already led so many of us through his example.


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