[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 21 (Tuesday, March 1, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E320]
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                        IN HONOR OF GINA AHEARN

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 1, 2005

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Gina Ahearn for her 
years of community involvement and demonstrated leadership. Ms. Ahearn 
was honored at the annual brunch for the Bayonne St. Patrick's Parade 
Committee, which was held on February 20, 2005.
  A member of the Irish American League for eight years, she has held a 
variety of positions within the organization, including President, Vice 
President, Contestant Coordinator, and member of the Parade Committee. 
In 1999, she was named Irish Woman of the Year. An assistant to the 
Grand Marshall for the 2005 parade, Ms. Ahearn's community 
participation also includes coaching the Holy Family Cheerleading 
Squad. When she is not helping these various groups, she works as a 
substitute teacher.
  Born and raised in Bayonne, Ms. Ahearn holds a degree in business 
from Rutgers University and a master's degree in education from Kean 
University. She and her husband are the proud parents of one daughter.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Gina Ahearn for her 
outstanding leadership and dedication to serving the Bayonne community.

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