[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 31 (Wednesday, March 12, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E447]
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                         IRISH-AMERICAN PARADE

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                        HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 12, 1997

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following for the Record:

       Resolution for the 22d Annual Brooklyn Irish American 
     Parade, Park Slope, New York
       Commending the Brooklyn Irish American Parade Committee on 
     its Twenty Second Annual Parade March 16, 1997.
       Whereas this parade encourages an appreciation of an 
     ancient Irish heritage; and
       Whereas this event is a celebration of Brooklyn's cultural 
     diversity and richness; and
       Whereas this parade takes place on the historic site of the 
     Battle of Brooklyn in which Irish Freedom Fighters--
     Marylanders and other ethnic groups gave their lives to 
     secure independence for our America; and
       Whereas the Spirit of '76 was, and still is, the ideal of 
     the Brooklyn Irish American Parade; and
       Whereas this year the Parade Committee, its members and 
     officers remember ``The Great Famine'' (An Gorta Mor) 1845-
     1850 and Erin's Exiles; and
       Whereas ``The Great Famine'' caused the death of over 
     1,500,000 in Ireland and tens of thousands on the coffinships 
     which sailed to America; and
       Whereas America is a nation of immigrants and a home to the 
     descendants of the victims and survivors of ``The Great 
     Famine'' and the Irish Diaspora; and
       Whereas it is only fitting that this year's Grand Marshal 
     is Father Colm Joseph Campbell of North Belfast, Chaplain & 
     Co-Ordinator of the Irish Apostolate, Diocese of Brooklyn and 
     Queens and a friend and spiritual counselor to the newest 
     sons and daughters of Erin; now therefore, be it
       Resolved, That this Legislative Body pause in its 
     deliberations to commend the Brooklyn Irish American Parade 
     Committee on its twenty second Annual Parade to be held on 
     Sunday, March 16, 1997; its Grand Marshal, Father Colm Joseph 
     Campbell, Chaplain & Co-Ordinator of the Irish Apostolate, 
     Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens and his Aides; Eleanor 
     Morrissey, Ladies A.O.H. Kings County; Brian Joseph Coughlan 
     (Irish Culture) Pipe Major, Pipes & Drums of the NYC Police 
     Department Emerald Society; Edward J. Cush (Labor/Business) 
     Iron Workers Union Local #361; Vincent O'Connor (Education) 
     Retired District Supervisor Board of Education; Treasa 
     Goodwin (Gaelic Sports) N.Y. Young Irelands Camogie Club; 
     Cody McCone (Kings County Ancient Order of Hibernians); John 
     McGrath (Grand Council United Emerald Societies/Sanitation 
     Dept.); Parade Chairperson, Kathleen McDonagh; Dance 
     Chairperson, Eileen O'Dea; Journal Chairperson, Martin 
     Cottingham; Raffle Chairperson, Ronnie Killen; Parade 
     Officers, Members and all the citizens of Brooklyn, 
     participating in this important and memorable event; and be 
     it further
       Resolved, That copies of this Resolution, suitably 
     engrossed be transmitted to Father Colm Joseph Campbell, his 
     Aides and the Brooklyn Irish American Parade Committee in 
     Brooklyn.

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