[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 46 (Thursday, April 17, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E709]
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                     CONGRATULATIONS OFFICER FARRI

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                           HON. VAN HILLEARY

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 17, 1997

  Mr. HILLEARY. Mr. Speaker, Saturday, March 15, 1997 was a very 
special day in the life of my friend, U.S. Capitol Police Officer 
Vincent Farri. At 11:30 p.m. that night, Vincent's wife Christina gave 
birth to their first child, a boy named Richard Vincent. The child 
entered the world at the healthy weight of 8 pounds, 10.6 ounces, and a 
length of 21 inches.
  I have known Vincent for some time now. He is an outstanding member 
of our Capitol police force. In addition to his fine service overall, 
he has been a great help to me personally as I have brought 
constituents through the Capitol. I thank him for it, and I want to 
congratulate him on the birth of his son, Richard.
  Knowing Vincent as I do, I can say with great confidence that he will 
be a terrific father. Young Richard may be unaware of it now, but 
someday he will understand how lucky he is to have such a good family 
raising him.
  It is a true pleasure for me to enter these remarks into the 
Congressional Record. I am privileged to have the opportunity to play a 
small part in this special time for the Farri family. How wonderful it 
must be for Vincent and Christina to enjoy firsthand the miracle of 
birth! to them I offer my heartfelt congratulations. To their son 
Richard, I offer my warmest welcome into this world as a citizen of the 
greatest country on Earth.

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