[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 44 (Wednesday, March 14, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E545]
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                      IN HONOR OF PHILLIP CONNELLY

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                            HON. ALBIO SIRES

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 14, 2007

  Mr. SIRES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Phillip Connelly for 
his service to thousands of professors and students as well as for his 
years in the Navy and in public service. Mr. Connelly is also an 
outstanding representative of the Irish-American community of the city 
of Bayonne.
  Phillip Connelly is vice president of Administration and Finance at 
Kean University in Union, NJ. Mr. Connelly is responsible for multiple 
vital departments of the university that assist in the learning and 
welfare of 13,000 students and 12,000 employees.
  Mr. Connelly spent most of his professional career as a dedicated 
public servant. For 7 years, Mr. Connelly was the business 
administrator of the city of Elizabeth, the fourth largest municipality 
in the State. His experience in public service was acquired early on as 
accountant for the city of Bayonne. Mr. Connelly was promoted to 
assistant and business administrator. During that time, Mr. Connelly 
was elected to the Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders, where he 
served for 3 years.
  Phillip Connelly traces his Irish heritage to County Fermanagh where 
both his mother and grandmother were born. Mr. Connelly is known as 
being dedicated and loyal. For his contributions to the Irish-American 
community he is being honored with the ``Friends of Brian Boru 2007 Man 
of the Year Award.''
  Let us honor this accomplished native and resident of Bayonne, and 
join me in congratulating his wife Maryann and son Patrick for the 
distinction bestowed upon this outstanding New Jersey family.

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