[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 154 (Tuesday, November 30, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2015]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO LUCILLE RYAN

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                         HON. WILLIAM L. OWENS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 30, 2010

  Mr. OWENS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Lucille Ryan of 
Brooklyn, my cousin and Godmother, on her 90th Birthday.
  Lucille has spent most of her life in Brooklyn and now lives in 
Whiting, New Jersey with her husband, Bill. They have been married for 
58 years, raising three wonderful children; and have eight 
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. They have contributed to 
their church and local communities in immeasurable ways.
  As my Godmother, I have known Lucille for my entire life, spending 
many holidays at her house. Lucille always kept a warm and welcoming 
environment in her home, teaching me the value of hospitality and a 
strong family relationship from an early age. As a person of deep 
religious conviction, I learned how important love, understanding and 
tolerance truly are.
  To this day, Lucille continues to bring loved ones together and teach 
a whole new generation the value of family. The lessons and values I 
have learned from her will stay with me throughout my life. I 
congratulate her on 90 full years and thank her for playing such a 
strong role in my life.

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