[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 49 (Thursday, March 16, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E622]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                   DeLAURO HONORS WILLIAM T. O'BRIEN

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 16, 1995
  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, March 17, 1995, the Branford 
Elks, Lodge 1939 will honor William ``Bill'' O'Brien as Irishman of the 
Year. Bill's commitment to voluntarism and the people of his community 
have had a tremendous impact on Greater New Haven. I am pleased to pay 
tribute to this extraordinary man.
  Bill O'Brien truly symbolizes the spirit of Connecticut's Irish-
Americans. Devoted to his community, profession, and family, Bill has 
always given freely of this time and talents. For decades, he has been 
a great source of strength and inspiration.
  Many local organizations have benefited from Bill's leadership and 
talent for putting ideas into action. From his work as President of the 
Walter Camp Foundation to his service for the United Fund Campaign, 
Bill O'Brien is making a real difference for people. In particular, as 
past president and chairman of the Branford Festival, Bill helped to 
make this annual event a tremendous success, bringing together many 
families and friends while building the festival's financial 
prosperity.
  A devoted family man and successful banker, Bill O'Brien has earned 
the respect and friendship of an entire community. I know that this 
wife, Maureen, and two sons, Michael and Gregory, take great pride in 
Bill's remarkable accomplishments. I am delighted that the Branford 
Elks are recognizing his outstanding achievements and I congratulate 
Bill on this well-deserved honor.


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