[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 13, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E348]
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                      TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM J. FLYNN

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                         HON. THOMAS J. MANTON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 13, 1996

  Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 1996 
grand marshal of the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade, William J. 
Flynn, chairman of the board of Mutual of America Life Insurance Co.
  The New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade is the oldest and largest 
parade in the history of New York. This year, the parade will be led by 
Grand Marshal William J. Flynn, a remarkable business leader and 
philanthropist who has excelled in all of his undertakings.
  Mr. Flynn is a leader in this church, the business community and the 
peace movement in Northern Ireland. He has served as a significant 
architect of the peace process in Northern Ireland, and is steadfast in 
his commitment to a just and lasting peace in all of Ireland.
  Mr. Speaker, William Flynn is also an active leader and participant 
in numerous church, charitable, political, and social organizations. 
Mr. Flynn answers to the title of husband, father, grandfather, 
chairman, president, Knight of Malta and now grand marshal. But perhaps 
the most fitting and worthy title for William J. Flynn is that of 
peacemaker.
  Scripture tells us that ``Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall 
be called the sons of God.'' William J. Flynn is truly a peacemaker.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize the achievements of William J. 
Flynn, and I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring him as we prepare 
to celebrate the feast of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

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