[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 78 (Tuesday, June 14, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1206]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNITION OF RICHARD FARRICKER

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 13, 2005

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the hard work 
and dedication of Richard Farricker as State secretary of the Ancient 
Order of Hibernians. Rich has served the AOH as its secretary for the 
past 5\1/2\ years with great distinction. Over the years Rich has 
undertaken a significant number of pursuits while remaining actively 
engaged in his community.
  Enlisting in the Army in the first year of the Vietnam war, and 
serving two tours there immediately following high school, Rich has 
traveled much of the world. Upon returning to the United States, Rich 
traveled the country playing in a band before eventually settling in 
Monmouth County where he raised his family.
  Rich's dedication to public service was instilled in him at a very 
young age and he has demonstrated throughout his life a commitment to 
the Hibernian ideals of friendship, unity and Christian charity.
  Rich's service to the State board as secretary has seen the 
introduction of a comprehensive website where the minutes for State 
board meetings are posted within days. A variety of other measures have 
been taken to improve communications between the State board and the 
various divisions during Rich's tenure as secretary.
  Proud of his Irish heritage, Rich has a deep love for genealogy that 
has led to membership in the Irish Federation, Irish Northern Aid, and 
his studying of the Irish language.
  Mr. Speaker, once again I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking 
Rich for his tireless service to the AOH and the lrish-American 
community. I hope that he continues to remain actively involved in the 
AOH and in promoting the values of friendship, unity and Christian 
charity.

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