[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 28 (Monday, February 28, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E328]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN HONOR OF PATRICIA ANN GAUGHAN

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 28, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Patricia Anne Gaughan to acknowledge her receipt of the Walks of Life 
award from the Irish American Archives Society. Patricia's focus on 
civic duty and national allegiance is admirable.
  Patricia graduated from Notre Dame Law School in 1978 and soon began 
her career in law. Initially, she worked as an assistant Cuyahoga 
County prosecutor. In 1983 she began to handle high profile cases as 
the first female in the Major Trial Division. In 1986 she secured the 
position of Cuyahoga County Common Pleas judge, and in 1994, Senator 
John Glenn nominated her for the U.S. District Court for the Northern 
District of Ohio. By 2007, U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John 
Roberts selected her for appointment to the Judicial Conference 
Committee on Federal-State Jurisdiction.
  Within the community, Patricia serves as a Director of Magnificat 
Catholic High School and the St. John Medical Center Community Board. 
She is also on the Ursuline College Legal Studies Advisory Board. 
Patricia is a loving mother who lives with her husband Roger, and her 
son and daughter in Rocky River, Ohio.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring Patricia 
Gaughan, who has devoted her life to the rule of law and service to her 
country. Her life has been marked by accomplishment after 
accomplishment. It is an honor to recognize her as an invaluable asset 
to the Cleveland community.

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