[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E572]
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                       RECOGNIZING BARBARA KELLY

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 25, 2003

  Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Barbara 
Kelly who was recently awarded the Humanitarian Award from the Millbury 
Democratic Committee. Mrs. Kelly was chosen for her active work for the 
Democratic Party and her continuous dedication to its principles.
  Mrs. Kelly is a close friend of mine, and she has helped out on my 
campaigns for Congress. She is also a dedicated supporter of the party 
and a salient activist for the core principles the party represents. 
She had demonstrated her willingness and commitment by volunteering 
much of her time to tedious campaign work.
  In addition to her work for the Democratic Party, Mrs. Kelly has been 
a leading advocate for social causes. She is active in the fight for 
access to health care. She is a leading voice on behalf of our senior 
citizens. Specifically, Mrs. Kelly has looked for ways to lessen the 
tax burden that plagues our seniors. She has fought for single payer 
health insurance. Mrs. Kelly has worked hard to lower the cost of 
prescription drugs.
  In addition to her work in the Democratic Party, Mrs. Kelly is active 
in many local organizations. She served as president of MSAC, the 
Massachusetts Senior Action Council and received its ``Unsung Hero 
Award.'' Mrs. Kelly is currently a member of the Women's Club; she has 
worked with Alzheimer's patients; she is a senior companion; and she is 
active in St. Brigid's and St. John's parishes.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to call Mrs. Kelly a friend. I am confident 
that the entire U.S. House of Representatives joins me in 
congratulating her for a lifetime of service.

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