[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 176 (Tuesday, December 1, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2856]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             A TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE FRANCIS P. COSGROVE

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 1, 2009

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Honorable Francis P. Cosgrove. For 35 years, Judge Cosgrove has served 
on the Philadelphia Municipal Court, and in December he will celebrate 
his retirement after decades of service to his community.
  Judge Cosgrove served on active duty in the United States Army from 
1951 to 1953. He graduated from LaSalle College in 1956 and received 
his Juris Doctorate from Temple University School of Law in 1963. After 
his graduation, Judge Cosgrove became a member of the Philadelphia Bar 
Association and went into private practice from 1964 to 1973. In 
November of 1973, he was elected judge to the Municipal Court of 
Philadelphia. Judge Cosgrove served in this capacity from 1974 through 
1998. On February 18, 1998, he was appointed to Senior Judge status for 
the Philadelphia Municipal Court. On December 31, 2009, Judge Cosgrove 
will retire from the bench after 35 years.
  In addition to his service on the Municipal Court, Judge Cosgrove is 
a member of several committees and organizations dedicated to bettering 
the Philadelphia community and beyond. He is a part of the Catholic War 
Veterans, St. Thomas Moore Society, Knights of Columbus, Polish 
American Citizens League, Polish-America Congress, and is a gold card 
carrying member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied 
Craft workers.
  Judge Cosgrove's long and impressive career showcases his commitment 
and service to his community. Madam Speaker, I ask that you and my 
other distinguished colleagues join me in thanking Judge Cosgrove for 
his work and congratulate him on the occasion of his retirement.

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