[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 135 (Saturday, November 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2110]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING EVIE RAFALKO McNULTY AS ELECTED DEMOCRATIC WOMAN OF THE 
                                  YEAR

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                         HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 19, 2004

  Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask you and my esteemed 
colleagues in the House of Representatives to pay tribute to my good 
friend Evie Rafalko McNulty on being named the Outstanding Elected 
Democratic Woman of the Year by the Pennsylvania Federation of Women. 
Every Democrat in Northeastern Pennsylvania who knows Evie--and most 
do--knows how much she deserves this award.
  For the past 6 years, Evie has served as the Lackawanna County 
Recorder of Deeds. Evie got her start in politics volunteering on a 
campaign when she was just 17 years old, working on the campaign for 
the Democratic candidate for District Attorney in Lackawanna County. 
After that, she worked on campaign after campaign, including her 
husband Jim's successful bid for Mayor of Scranton. She has been a 
member of the Electoral College and a delegate to four Democratic 
National Conventions, including the 2004 Convention in Boston.
  Evie is a staple in Northeastern Pennsylvania politics. She has 
advanced the role of women in a field that has traditionally been 
dominated by men. She works very hard for the Democratic Party and its 
candidates and she knows how to get things accomplished. Evie is not 
shy. She is never afraid to speak her mind and she can tell a good 
story. She is outgoing and makes everyone feel comfortable. The saying 
``There are no strangers, only friends I haven't met yet'' truly fits 
this remarkable woman. She works in politics for the right reasons--she 
wants to make our region a better place.
  Evie's interest in government also led her to work with the United 
States Conference of Mayors and the National Conference of Democratic 
Mayors.
  The Pennsylvania Federation of Women recently presented Evie with the 
Outstanding Elected Democratic Woman of the Year Award, which is given 
to women who have made significant contributions within the state, have 
helped the Federation, aided the Democratic Party and assisted other 
women in getting elected to office. Previous recipients of the award 
include Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll.
  Evie is doing her part to bring along the next generation of 
Democratic women. In my election of 2002, as well as this year's 
presidential race, she brought along her young niece Nicole, whom I 
fully expect will follow in her footsteps.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Evie Rafalko McNulty on 
being named Outstanding Elected Democratic Woman of the Year. 
Northeastern Pennsylvania is fortunate to have her as a native 
daughter, and I am blessed to have her as a friend.

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