[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 109 (Wednesday, July 20, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1363]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 SPEAKER WILLIAM O'BRIEN CELEBRATES HIS 60TH BIRTHDAY WITH FAMILY AND 
                                FRIENDS

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. FRANK C. GUINTA

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 20, 2011

  Mr. GUINTA. Mr. Speaker, on July 20, 2011 Speaker William O'Brien 
will celebrate his 60th birthday with family and friends. Speaker 
O'Brien is a principled and selfless public servant having served our 
nation, state, and local communities in various capacities for many 
years.
  Known as a principled, honest, and forthright man, Speaker William 
O'Brien's public service includes serving as a past member of the Mont 
Vernon School Board, past member of the Mont Vernon Police Advisory 
Commission, three terms as a member of the New Hampshire House of 
Representatives, and Speaker of the New Hampshire House in 2011.
  Known as a fiscal conservative, under Speaker William O'Brien's 
leadership, the New Hampshire legislature passed a fiscally responsible 
budget reducing spending by over $1.2 billion, enacted 43 laws to 
reduce burdensome regulations on employers allowing more flexibility 
and opportunity to grow and create jobs, and passing a state budget 
that restores fiscal discipline while including no new or increased 
taxes and fees.
  Speaker O'Brien is a long-standing advocate and leader of 
conservative values and principles. He has served in numerous 
conservative leadership capacities including Chairman of the New 
Hampshire Republican Party Platform Committee, Vice-Chair of the 
Granite State Taxpayers, and Co-Chair of the House Republican Alliance.
  However, Speaker O'Brien's greatest joy and accomplishment is as a 
loving husband of thirty-seven years, father of three children, and 
three grandchildren. This is a great day for Speaker O'Brien, his wife 
Roxanne, and his family and friends. I wish him the very best on his 
60th birthday. This is truly a very joyous occasion.

                          ____________________