[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 21 (Thursday, March 5, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E311]
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                       HONORING ROSEMARY LOMBARD

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                         HON. THOMAS J. MANTON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 5, 1998

  Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Rosemary 
Lombard. Rosemary is held in the highest esteem by the Irish American 
community for her overall integrity, leadership and commitment to the 
preservation of Irish culture and tradition. She has ably chaired and 
actively participated in numerous major civic, religious, and 
charitable causes over the years.
  Rosemary is a first generation Irish American of Counties Mayo and 
Sligo heritage. She was born in Washington Heights, Manhattan and was 
instilled at an early age with a love of Ireland and all things Irish. 
During her life, she has served tirelessly in the preservation of Irish 
culture and tradition. Most important of these traditions is the strong 
and fervent belief in the attainment of human rights for all people of 
Ireland.
  Having her Bachelor's and Masters degrees from Hunter College, and an 
Educational Leadership Certificate from Manhattan College, Rosemary 
served as a past President, founding member and Director of the Irish 
Teachers Association. In addition, she was a past Chairperson of the 
Irish American Heritage and Cultural Week Committee of the New York 
City Board of Education. She also broke ground by being the first woman 
President of the Mayo Society. Her other posts have included: Treasurer 
of the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration Committee; delegate to 
the St. Patrick's Day Parade for over 25 years; President of the Ladies 
Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 3; United Irish Counties 
Association's Second Vice President; charter member of the Irish 
American Heritage Museum; Secretary of the 46th Police Precinct 
Council, Board Member of the Fordham Civic Association; and Member of 
the Board of Directors of the Irish Institute.
  I think you will agree with me that Rosemary has contributed 
enormously to our community and deserves much recognition for her 
dedicated years of service. Today, I pay tribute to Rosemary Lombard 
and her tireless efforts and know my colleagues will join with me in 
recognizing her tremendous contributions to education about Irish 
American heritage and human rights.

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