[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 33 (Thursday, March 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E501]
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IN RECOGNITION OF JAMES McMANUS AND THE McMANUS DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION 
                          ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2005

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to acknowledge the achievements of 
James McManus, a tireless public servant, legendary New Yorker and very 
good friend of mine. Additionally, I am pleased to offer my warmest 
wishes to the McManus Democratic Association for another year of 
outstanding service to New York City residents.
  St. Patrick's Day is a time when Americans of all ethnicities gather 
with friends and relatives to have fun and to celebrate the Irish-
American community's many contributions to our nation and culture. On 
this happy occasion, it is fitting to honor Jim McManus, who has never 
forgotten his Irish roots and who continues to be the driving force 
behind one of New York City's most effective public service 
organizations.
  The McManus family has been a fixture of New York City politics for 
more than one hundred years. For the past three decades, Mr. McManus 
has been an advocate, ombudsman and friend to residents of midtown 
Manhattan. It is a testament to Jim McManus's leadership that the 
McManus Democratic Association is just as vibrant and strong an 
organization as when his great-uncle Thomas founded it.
  Throughout his career, Mr. McManus has strived to strengthen the 
McManus Association's tradition as a center of service to the 
community. The Association's dedication to public service is perhaps 
best demonstrated by its efforts to welcome immigrants to New York and 
help them integrate into the life of the City. Mr. McManus has 
organized citizenship drives and helped immigrants prepare to take the 
test to become American citizens--so that they can take full advantage 
of the benefits and responsibilities of living in the United States.
  The McManus Association, an active social-service organization, has 
also conducted registration drives that have helped thousands of New 
Yorkers register to vote; works with seniors who are having difficulty 
finding housing; helps its members locate jobs, educational 
opportunities and better medical care; and strives to promote the 
interests of working-class New Yorkers through collective action. 
Furthermore, the Association has made a longstanding commitment to 
young New Yorkers, introducing students to the political process and to 
government service.
  I commend James McManus for his lifelong dedication to improving the 
well-being of New York City residents. Time and again, the McManus 
Association exemplifies the notion that we work best when we work 
together.
  Mr. Speaker, I request that my colleagues join me in paying tribute 
to James McManus and the McManus Democratic Assocation. To Mr. McManus 
and the dedicated professionals, volunteers and friends of the McManus 
Association, I offer my continuing admiration, respect and support.

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