[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 139 (Thursday, October 14, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2094]
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             HONORING PATRICK HARTEN ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 14, 1999

  Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor an Irishman who has lived a 
long, full life of devotion to God and family, Patrick Harten, on the 
occasion of his 100th birthday.
  Patrick Harten, who is my great uncle, was born on October 17th, 1899 
in the Parish of Mullaghoran in County Cavan, Ireland. He was the third 
child of eight children raised by Patrick and Rose (White) Harten.
  Patrick attended the Carnagh Upper National School, then later 
received training as a radio operator in Dublin.
  Around the age of 28, Patrick immigrated to Canada. Patrick lived for 
many years near Toronto, where he farmed and also worked as a 
lumberjack.
  Patrick's family in Ireland remembers his great kindness and 
generosity during World War II. He never forgot his family thousands of 
miles across the Atlantic in war torn Europe, and sent many packages of 
fruit, tea, as well as other goodies for the children--items that would 
have otherwise been unavailable to them during those adverse times.
  Patrick's concern for his family is also related by his sister-in-law 
Mae who remembers the long letters the two would exchange as Patrick 
inquired about the family's well being. Several years after the war, 
Patrick returned to Mullaghoran to visit the Irish Hartens.
  Currently, Patrick resides at the Maynard Home in Toronto.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Patrick Harten for a 
remarkable life on the occasion of his 100th birthday.




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