[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 35 (Friday, February 24, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E419]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     BROOKLYN IRISH-AMERICAN PARADE

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                        HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 23, 1995
  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Brooklyn 
Irish-American Parade Committee on the occasion of its 20th annual 
parade.
  The Irish-American community in Brooklyn is one of the oldest and 
most active groups in the borough. The annual parade highlights the 
cultural, educational, and historical accomplishments of the Irish 
community and fosters an appreciation of Irish heritage. It is a 
festive event that is among the most important traditions in Brooklyn.
  This parade is dedicated to the memory of Kaye Brideson, a member of 
the parade founding committee and a former columnist of the Home 
Reporter newspaper. The theme of this year's parade is ``An Gorta 
Mor''--The Great Famine--which struck Ireland from 1845 to 1850. The 
parade committee and the Irish-American community will remember and 
honor the millions who died in Ireland of hunger and disease during The 
Great Famine and the thousands more that perished on coffin ships in 
their escape to America.
  I would like to thank the parade committee for organizing this truly 
outstanding event.


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