[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 31 (Thursday, March 19, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E431]
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                  CONGRATULATIONS TO REGINA MORRISSEY

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                         HON. ROBERT A. WEYGAND

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 19, 1998

  Mr. WEYGAND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Miss Regina 
Morrissey on the occasion of her 90th birthday, which she will 
celebrate on March 27, 1998. Miss Morrissey was born in Providence, 
Rhode Island on March 27, 1908 and has resided most of her life in New 
Bedford, Massachusetts.
  Miss Morrissey is a graduate of New Bedford High School. She received 
her college degree from Hyannis State Teachers College on Cape Cod. For 
32 years Miss Morrissey taught elementary school in both the Fairhaven 
and New Bedford school systems. To hundreds of former pupils, she is 
known simply as ``Aunt Reggie''.
  Miss Morrissey is a communicant of Saint James Catholic Church, is a 
member of New Bedford Women's Club, serving as the Chairman of 
Publicity, a member of the Executive Board, and the Committee for the 
Blind. She is a member of the Catholic Women's Club, the Saint James 
Women's Club, and the Saint James Senior Citizen's club. Miss Morrissey 
worked for many years on the Greater New Bedford concert Series.
  Throughout her life, Miss Morrissey has been an inspiration to her 
students, her community, and her large extended family. I ask my 
colleagues to join me in wishing Miss Morrissey a very Happy Birthday, 
and congratulate her on her first 90 years.

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