[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 34 (Tuesday, March 24, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E446-E447]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO SISTER PATRICIA CODEY

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 24, 1998

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call to your attention 
Sister Patricia Codey who is being honored this evening at the 55th 
Annual Dinner Dance of the Friends of Brian Boru.
  Sister Patricia is being honored this evening with the organization's 
``Irish Religious of the Year Award.'' This award is given in 
recognition of her selfless and dedicated service, efforts and 
contributions that have served to improve the quality of life for the 
residents of the State of New Jersey.
  Sister Patricia's remarkable record of leadership includes teaching 
at Saint Paul's in Clifton, law intern at the Essex County Prosecutor's 
office, and Assistant Federal Defender in the Federal Public Defender's 
office in Newark.
  Additionally, Sister Patricia serves her fellow citizens as 
Representative in the Sisters of Charity Southern Provincial Assembly, 
the Red Mass Committee, the Seton Hall Law School, the Archdiocese of 
Newark Response Team, and the Judicial and Prosecutorial Appointments 
Committee in Essex County.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues and, Sister 
Patricia's family and

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friends in recognition of Sister Patricia Codey's many outstanding and 
invaluable contributions to the community.

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