[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 40 (Friday, March 26, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E451]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 A TRIBUTE TO MRS. TRACY DOHERTY, ESQ.

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                         HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 25, 2004

  Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mrs. Tracy Doherty, 
native of Scranton, in Lackawanna County, in my district, who is being 
named Woman of the Year by the Lackawanna County Federation of 
Democratic Women.
  I ask that my colleagues pay tribute to her achievements as she is 
honored at a brunch this Saturday at Patsel's in Glenburn, 
Pennsylvania.
  Mrs. Doherty is a true patriot who loves our country. She has been 
involved in the Democratic Party for more than 20 years. She has spent 
countless hours volunteering for the Democratic Party in Scranton, in 
Lackawanna County, and throughout the entire Commonwealth.
  Mrs. Doherty was particularly active in the successful elections of 
her brother-in-law Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty, Lackawanna County 
Commissioners Randy Castellani and Joe Corcoran, Clerk of Judicial 
Records Mary Rinaldi and many others.
  Mrs. Doherty currently serves as second vice president of the 
Lackawanna County Federation of Democratic Women.
  A graduate of Scranton Preparatory High School, the young Tracy 
Diskin went on to attend the University of Pittsburgh, where she earned 
degrees in journalism and political science. She then went on to 
receive her law degree at Widener School of Law.
  She married Tom Doherty nearly seven years ago. The couple have three 
beautiful children, 4-year-old Tommy. 2-year-old Lucy and 1-year-old 
Frances. The couple is now expecting their fourth child.
  Mrs. Doherty worked in the Lackawanna County's public defenders' 
office for four years. Now a full-time mom, she finds time to maintain 
a fine balance between her family and her desire to volunteer.
  Mrs. Doherty founded the Society of Irish Women six years ago. She is 
a member of the Board of Governors of her alma mater, Scranton Prep.
  Mrs. Doherty also feels strongly about the fight against cancer and 
has been a long-time volunteer for the American Cancer Society.
  Mrs. Doherty is the Auxiliary Membership Chair of St. Joseph's 
Center. She volunteers her time to work with handicapped children at 
the facility.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor and a privilege to represent a woman who 
has taken such a leadership role in the community. I ask you to please 
join me in congratulating Mrs. Doherty for her volunteer work, service 
and dedication.

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