[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 37 (Tuesday, March 3, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E525]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING MR. JOHN BROGAN, RECIPIENT OF THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT 
 AWARD FOR 2009 FROM THE GREATER PITTSTON FRIENDLY SONS OF ST. PATRICK

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                         HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 3, 2009

  Mr. KANJORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ask you and my esteemed 
colleagues in the House of Representatives to pay tribute to Mr. John 
Brogan, of Exeter, Pennsylvania, who was selected by the Greater 
Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick to receive their 2009 Lifetime 
Achievement Award.
  Mr. Brogan graduated from Exeter High School in 1946 and joined the 
United States Navy where he served on a minesweeper from 1946 to 1948.
  Mr. Brogan returned home following his military service to work in 
his father's men's clothing store, Sime Brogan's. He took over the 
operation of the family business in 1951 upon the death of his father. 
He continued to operate the business until his retirement in 1988.
  Mr. Brogan is active in many organizations to which he belongs. These 
organizations include the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. 
Patrick, the Exeter Lions Club, the American Legion, Post 833; Italian 
American Association; John F. Kennedy Council No. 372, Knights of 
Columbus and its Fourth Degree and the Naval Mine Warfare Association.
  He is a member of American Federation of Musicians, Local 140, and he 
is the manager and musician for the Cino Paci Band.
  He is a member of St. Cecelia's Church in Exeter where he is a member 
of the men's club. He also sings in the church choir.
  Despite his retirement, Mr. Brogan still holds two part-time jobs 
with the Gubbiotti Funeral Home and Cefalo and Associates Law Firm.
  Mr. Brogan and his wife, Louise, have three children: Marguerita 
Mutarelli, John Simon and Michael; three grandchildren and five great 
grandchildren.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in congratulating Mr. Brogan on the 
occasion of this auspicious honor. Mr. Brogan's deep commitment to his 
family and his community has improved the quality of life for so many 
and has served as an example for others to emulate.

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