[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 183 (Friday, November 17, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2207]
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                    TRIBUTE TO PATRICIA McGARRY DRAKE

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                        HON. WILLIAM J. MARTINI

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 17, 1995

  Mr. MARTINI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a very 
special member of the Eighth Congressional District of New Jersey.
  Patricia McGarry Drake has recently decided to retire after an 
outstanding career in public service, where she is recognized State-
wide for here expertise in administrative skills. In 1968, Pat began as 
a typist in the Essex County Clerk's Office, and in 1990, she was 
elected Essex County Clerk. Currently, she serves as president of the 
County Officer's Association of the State of New Jersey.
  Pat is a life-long resident of Essex County, NJ, where, despite her 
busy schedule, she found the time to raise four children and two 
grandchildren. She is also a leading member of several civic and 
charitable organizations. One such organization, the Patricia McGarry 
Drake Civic Association, makes charitable donations to needy families.
  Furthermore, Pat is very proud of her direct Irish heritage. Her 
father, Thomas, was born in County Roscommon, Ireland, and her mother, 
Kathleen, was born in County Sligo, Ireland. In recognition of her 
achievements, she was honored as Irishwoman of the year by the Friends 
of Brian Boru in 1986. She has also been honored by many other 
organizations throughout her career. Most recently, she was selected as 
Essex County Irish Woman of the Year in 1995.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to help me salute Patricia McGarry Drake for 
her illustrious performance and sincere dedication as a public official 
in this county.

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