[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 54 (Thursday, April 28, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4542-S4543]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING FRANK DURKAN

 Mrs. CLINTON. Mr. President, I am delighted today to extend 
congratulations to Mr. Frank Durkan on the 50th anniversary of his 
admittance to the New York State bar. Born in County

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Mayo, Ireland, Frank immigrated to the United States in 1947. He is a 
graduate of Columbia College and New York Law School. Like so many who 
follow their dreams to this great country, Frank worked hard as a 
janitor, parking attendant, and office clerk as he pursued his 
education. Upon graduation, he joined his uncle, the late Paul O'Dwyer, 
at the law firm of O'Dwyer and Bernstien. As a trial lawyer, Frank has 
an excellent reputation as an advocate for injured plaintiffs. For half 
a century he has been a defender of civil rights in Federal courts from 
New Hampshire to Texas. Frank epitomizes those who come to our shores 
following the American dream and enrich our institutions through their 
hard work and dedication.

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