[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 145 (Thursday, September 29, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1730]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN HONOR OF WALTER J. HANNON OF QUINCY, MA

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                         HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 29, 2011

  Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Walter J. Hannon in 
recognition of his outstanding contributions to his hometown of Quincy, 
MA, and to commend him for almost fifty years of dedicated service to 
his community.
  The son of Helen and Walter Hannon, Walter was born on September 4, 
1931, in the Hough's Neck section of Quincy, where he lived until 1945. 
Walter attended Quincy public schools and he graduated from North 
Quincy High School in 1949. While he has left Hough's Neck, Walter 
continues to reside in the City of Quincy.
  Subsequent to his graduation, Walter went to work in the family tire 
business, the Hannon Tire Company. In November of 1953, Walter assumed 
control of the Hannon Tire Company and expanded the business, running 
its day to day operations until 1972. Concurrently, Walter served as 
Ward 5 City Councilor from 1964-1971, and as a State Representative 
from 1967-1973. He was elected Mayor of Quincy in 1972, serving in that 
capacity until 1975.
  After serving as Mayor, Walter went to work for the South Shore 
Chamber of Commerce in 1976 as the Director of Small Business 
Development. In 1978, he was appointed Director of Planning and 
Development for the City of Quincy. On April 2, 1979, he was named 
Director of Development by Marina Industries to direct the master 
planning of Marina Bay in Squantum. Governor William Weld recognized 
Walter's ability and appointed him to the Massachusetts Port Authority 
as Director of Maritime Development. In 1996, Walter went to work for 
the Marina Bay Company to oversee the Granite Links project, a 
spectacular reclamation of a quarry into a first class golf course and 
restaurant. He presently holds the position of Director of Civic 
Affairs for the Granite Links Golf Club.
  As many in the Quincy community will attest, Walter is known for his 
quick sense of humor, his loyalty to his friends, and his devotion to 
his family. He has had the good fortune to be married to Patricia for 
fifty-eight years and they are the proud parents of five children and 
ten grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to take the floor of the House 
today to join with Walter J. Hannon's family, friends, and 
contemporaries to thank him for his remarkable service to his community 
of Quincy.

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