[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 40 (Tuesday, April 8, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E578]
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   HONORING JULIA AND BUDDY FARRELL ON THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 8, 1997

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a wonderful couple 
as they mark a milestone in their lives, 50 years of marriage. Born and 
raised in Brooklyn, NY, Julia and Buddy Farrell were married at the 
church they had both grown up attending, Nativity Church, on June 7, 
1947. On this Saturday, April 12, over 125 of their friends and family 
will honor them at a surprise party to celebrate their anniversary.
  Before marrying Julia, Buddy proudly served his country in the U.S. 
Marines. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Queens, NY, where 
they raised their five children, Terri, Joan, Kathy, John, and Timmy. 
In 1964, their niece, Noreen, from County Kerry, Ireland, joined their 
family here in America.
  Julia and Buddy were very active in St. Nicholas of Tolentine parish. 
Julia headed the ``milk mothers,'' organized the majorettes, helped 
with the sports association, and volunteered in the gym. Buddy, who 
worked as a police officer with the New York City Police Department, 
also was involved in the Holy Name Society and the homeless shelter. 
Julia and Buddy are known to everyone for their giving natures and 
always reaching out to help their friends and family.
  After working very hard and raising a wonderful family, they are 
living the good life in retirement in the condo in Leisure Village in 
Ridge, NY. Julia and Buddy are very proud of their children and adore 
their 12 grandchildren, Tricia, Maryellen, Danny, Kevin, John, Bridget, 
Casey, Erin, Matthew, Colin, Elizabeth, and Christopher, who range in 
age from 4 months to 25 years old. Julia and Buddy enjoy the company of 
many friends, playing golf, and swimming. In the winter, they go south 
to Florida, and in the summer, they spend time in Brant Lake, NY.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to rise with me today in honoring 
Julia and Buddy Farrell on 50 years of marriage, and in wishing them 
many more years of happiness together.

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