[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 19 (Monday, February 6, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E144]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                   IN RECOGNITION OF MR. MICHAEL RYAN

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 6, 2012

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Michael 
Ryan of East Keansburg, New Jersey. Mr. Ryan will be honored as the 
2012 Hibernian of the Year by the Ancient Order of Hibernians Volunteer 
Patrick Torphy Division 2 of Monmouth County. This prestigious honor is 
well-deserved in light of his tremendous contributions to the Irish 
American community. Mr. Ryan is known to his AOH brothers as someone 
who will always be there to support his community and those who are in 
need, and his charitable actions are undoubtedly worthy of this body's 
recognition.
  Mr. Mike Ryan was born in Newark, New Jersey to Dick and Nancy Ryan. 
Together, the Ryan family moved to East Keansburg, New Jersey in 1955 
and have continued to serve the residents of the Monmouth County 
community. Mr. Ryan joined the Ancient Order of Hibernians Volunteer 
Patrick Torphy Division 2 of Monmouth County in 1998, where he serves 
as the Division Marshall. Mr. Ryan serves as a core member of the 
organizing committee for the annual Irish Festival at the Jersey Shore. 
In upholding the AOH motto of friendship, unity, and Christian charity, 
Mr. Ryan tirelessly assists in raising funds for a multitude of causes, 
including Catholic school education, local food pantries and shelters, 
and the Wounded Warrior Program.
  Mr. Ryan is also a proud member of the Knights of Columbus Council 
#2858. He is a graduate of Saint Catherine's School and a member of the 
Middletown High School class of 1974. Mr. Ryan is a 25-year employee of 
the United States Postal Service and currently resides in East 
Keansburg, New Jersey with his wife, Christina, and their three sons, 
Sean, Danny and Matthew.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in congratulating Mr. Michael 
Ryan upon receiving the 2012 Hibernian of the Year award and thanking 
him for his service to the Irish American community.

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