[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 177 (Thursday, November 9, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2155-E2156]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO MARTIN KEARNS

                                 ______


                         HON. THOMAS J. MANTON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 9, 1995

  Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Martin 
Kearns honored November 10 by the officers and members of Division 4 of 
the New York City County Board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians at 
Durow's Restaurant in Queens, New York.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kearns is an outstanding Irishman, a distinguished 
Hibernian, a retired insurance executive, a director of the St. 
Patrick's Day Parade Committee and a renowned civic and church leader. 
He is a man of outstanding moral character, and an asset to his family, 
friends and community. He is married to the former Brenda McNulty of 
County Louth, Ireland, and they have three lovely children; Arleen, 
Brendan and Brian.
  Martin Kearns was born in Elthin, County Roscommon, Ireland and 
immigrated to the United States in 1948. After working for the H.C. 
Bohack grocery chain, Mr. Kearns was recruited to become a life sales 
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for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in 1964. During his tenure in 
the insurance industry, he qualified as a registered representative of 
the National Association of Security Dealers, and in 1979 he became an 
agent responsible for the introduction of new products. In 1980, he was 
promoted to sales manager in charge of sales recruiting. He retired 
from that position in 1987.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kearns is no stranger to the Irish community. Since 
his arrival in the United States, he has held many positions in Irish, 
Catholic and charitable organizations. He is the past president of 
Division 4 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the United Irish 
Counties and the Roscommon Association. He is presently president of 
the New York County Board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, a 
director of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, a member of the 
Knights of Columbus, the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association, and an 
active parishioner at St. Kevin's Church in Flushing, Queens.
  Martin Kearns is a gentleman who is extremely proud of his Irish 
heritage and one who has dedicated his entire life to promoting Irish 
culture in the greater New York metropolitan area. He is an elegant, 
graceful, charming person who is always promoting the Ancient Order of 
Hibernians and his Roscommon heritage. He is one of the outstanding 
leaders of New York's St. Patrick's Day Parade and is always available 
to make sure that its tradition is upheld.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me in congratulating Martin 
Kearns as he is honored by Division 4 of the New York County Board of 
the Ancient Order of Hibernians.