[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 56 (Tuesday, April 20, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E585-E586]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO BILL AND MAURA SCULLY

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 20, 2010

  Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I would like to call to your attention 
the work of two outstanding individuals, Bill and Maura Scully, who are 
being honored by the Frank McGovern Association on Sunday, April 18, 
2010, for their lifetime of friendship and service.
  It is only fitting that they be honored in this, the permanent record 
of the greatest democracy ever known, for they have brought joy and 
comfort to many others through their dedication to community service 
and the preservation of Irish-American culture.
  Bill was born August 14, 1937, in Glenamaddy, Co. Galway. His family 
moved to Middleton, Co. Cork, in 1950 when he was 13 years old. He is a 
product of the C.B.S. where he learned his skills of Human Interaction. 
Bill came to America on February 14, 1958, and started work as a waiter 
in McGovern's. Bill has one brother, Edward and one sister, Breda. 
Maura McGovern was born in Kinawley, Co. Fermanagh. Her family moved to 
Swanlinbar, Co. Cavan, where she attended the National School. She came 
to America in April 1955. Maura is the oldest of seven children. She 
has two brothers, Eamon and Freddie, and four sisters, Geraldine, 
Theresa, Patricia and Carmel. Bill and Maura are the proud aunt and 
uncle of many nieces and nephews.
  Bill worked for Prudential in Newark before marrying Maura on May 6, 
1961. The U.S. Army called him into service in August of that year and 
he headed to Hawaii, where he was stationed for the next 18 months. 
When he was discharged he went to work for Crown Furs.
  Upon his retirement, Frank McGovern offered Bill and Maura the tavern 
and on July 10, 1968, they became the proud owners of the most popular 
Irish Tavern on the East Coast of the U.S. In April 2001 they turned 
the reins over to Patrick and Sean McGovern and young Mike Nagle. The 
boys have made the Scullys proud by ``Keeping the Tradition Alive.''
  The Scullys have long worked to help keep their community strong and 
to keep alive Irish-American culture. Bill has been honored by many 
organizations such as the Independent Irish, the Peter Smith School of 
Irish Dancing, The Giblin Association, The Cryan Association, The 
Shillelagh Club, The Irish American Association of the Oranges, Project 
Children, the Emerald Society, the F.O.P. Local #12, and the Sheriff's 
Department P.B.A. Maura was honored as the Deputy Grand Marshal of the 
Newark Saint Patrick's Day Parade in 1971.
  Throughout their lives, Bill and Maura have not only given much of 
their own time and energy to community efforts, but have also inspired 
others through the example they set. Bill and Maura are the Standard 
Bearers of the Frank McGovern Association and members of many civic, 
social and charitable organizations. They welcome this tribute and 
thank everyone for all the love and support over the last 50 years. 
It's their sincere wish for Peace with Justice for all the people of 
Ireland, both North and South.
  The job of a United States Congressman involves much that is 
rewarding, yet nothing compares to learning about and recognizing 
individuals like Bill and Maura Scully.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join our colleagues, the Scullys' 
family and friends, the members of the Frank McGovern Association, 
everyone who has enjoyed a visit to McGovern's, and me in recognizing 
the contributions of Bill and Maura Scully.

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