[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 81 (Tuesday, June 2, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1276]
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                HONORING THE MEMORY OF PATRICK O'CONNOR

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 2, 2009

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a great 
Chicagoan and a true friend, Patrick O'Connor, who passed away this 
past Tuesday.
  An athlete and a sports fan, Patrick was the past President of the 
Chicago Gaelic Athletic Association, and the St. Pat's Football Club. 
An active member of our community, Patrick was a committed member of 
the DeSoto Council Knights of Columbus. A dedicated family man, Patrick 
leaves behind his beloved wife Barbara, his five children: Michael, 
Robert, Catherine, Daniel, and Alderman Pat O'Connor, as well as dozens 
of grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
  On behalf of my family, and those lives in my district that Patrick 
touched over the years, I send my deepest condolences to his family and 
friends. He will be missed.

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