[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 26 (Thursday, March 9, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E274]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


              IN HONOR OF THE ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 9, 2000

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Cleveland's Ancient Order 
of Hibernians and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians as organizations 
integral in maintaining and promoting appreciation for Irish culture, 
history and traditions in the Cleveland community.
  The Ancient Order of Hibernians is the oldest Catholic lay 
organization in America. Its roots in America can be traced to 1836 in 
New York. The group began to assist Irish immigrants to the new world 
in obtaining jobs and social services. Today, the Ancient Order of 
Hibernians has shifted its purpose to charitable activities in support 
of the Church's missions, community service, and the promotion and 
preservation of their Irish cultural heritage in America.
  The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians was first organized in 1894 in 
Omaha, Nebraska under the name ``Daughters of Erin.'' The motto of the 
Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians is ``Friendship, Unity and Christian 
Charity.'' Its purpose is to promote Irish history, traditions and 
culture, and to support the Church through Mission work and Catholic 
Action activities.
  On March 17, 2000, Cleveland's Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ladies 
Ancient Order of Hibernians are hosting the 133rd Annual St. Patrick's 
Day Banquet accompanying Cleveland's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. 
These are the oldest and longest running events in the state of Ohio 
honoring the Irish patron, St. Patrick, and sharing Irish culture, 
history and traditions with the community.
  At the 133rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Banquet, The United Irish 
Societies Honorees for the 2000 St. Patrick's Day Parade will be 
recognized. These individuals have given selflessly of themselves to 
insure the proud Irish heritage will continue. The honorees include: 
Mr. William Chambers, the Grand Marshall of the Parade; Ms. Nora Carr, 
the Irish Mother of the Year; Ms. Linda Carney and Mr. James McGuirk, 
Parade Co-Chairs; and Mr. James McGuirk, the Hibernian of the Year.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in honoring Cleveland's Ancient 
Order of Hibernians, Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, and all of The 
United Irish Societies Honorees for the 2000 St. Patrick's Day Parade. 
The contributions and achievements of these groups and Irish Americans 
have inspired us all to respect and appreciate the Irish Culture.

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