[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 186 (Thursday, December 11, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S10944]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        REMEMBERING MARY SWEENEY

 Mrs. CLINTON. Madam President, I would like to take a moment 
to remember one of my constituents and a life-long New Yorker, Mary 
Sweeney of Niagara Falls. Seven years ago, it was my great honor to 
send congratulations to Mary and her husband John on the occasion of 
their 50th wedding anniversary. I know that her fighting spirit will 
live on through John and her children, Moira, John, Billy, and Brendan, 
and a large and loving family of grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
  Born in the Great Depression, Mary exemplified the hopes and dreams 
of New York families whom I have had the honor and privilege of 
representing in the Senate these past 8 years. Mary had an ardent 
appreciation for public service and the political process, and she 
remained true to her strong convictions throughout her life. She was a 
loving wife and mother who worked every day to ensure opportunities for 
her children. In retirement she enjoyed her many grand-children and 
great-grand-children and she should be proud that the rewards of her 
commitment to her family, her church, and her community can be seen in 
the many accomplishments of her family and extended family and in the 
many loving tributes that have been shown to her since her 
passing.

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