[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 133 (Thursday, September 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1903]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING JOHN M. CONNOLLY'S TWENTY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF 
                       SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS

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                        HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 25, 2003

  Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the twenty years 
of service that Ward 6 Alderman, John M. ``Jack'' Connolly, has 
selflessly given to the city of Somerville, Massachusetts.
  Alderman Connolly was born and raised in Somerville and has become a 
pillar of the community and a champion of the people. Dedicated and 
hardworking, he has always had the best interests of Somerville at 
heart.
  As a true public servant, Alderman Connolly has been a consistent 
supporter of affordable housing and was instrumental in bringing subway 
service to Somerville's Davis Square, which aided in revitalizing the 
city in the 1980s.
  As a member of the Somerville community, Alderman Connolly is better 
known as ``Jack.'' In addition to his position on the Board of 
Alderman, he has been a referee for youth soccer and basketball leagues 
and is also active in the local chapter of the Kiwanis Club. It should 
not be a surprise that the proceeds from a celebration of his service 
to the city are being donated to benefit a free performance series for 
Somerville's children.
  Alderman Connolly is currently the Chair of the Board of Aldermen's 
Licenses & Permits Committee, and he has served twice as the Board's 
President and Vice President.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with pleasure that I recognize and honor Alderman 
Jack Connolly's efforts and achievements.

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