[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 17, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E549]
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           HONORABLE RICHARD CONABOY AND MRS. MARION CONABOY

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 17, 2012

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Honorable Richard 
Conaboy and Mrs. Marion Conaboy, two of the 2012 recipients of the 
Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a Lifetime of Service. This award is 
presented annually by the Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna 
County and given for a person's contributions to the region throughout 
the years. The Neighborhood Housing Services serves individuals and 
families through homeownership education and promotion, property 
rehabilitation and affordable lending.
  For more than half of a century, Judge Conaboy served as a fair 
jurist and an extraordinary community leader. The Conaboys, as a 
couple, have mastered the public-private partnership. While Judge 
Conaboy served on the bench, Mrs. Conaboy served as the matriarch of a 
large and loving Scranton family. They are the parents of 12 children 
and grandparents of 48 grandchildren.
  Judge Conaboy earned his bachelor's degree in 1945 at the University 
of Scranton and graduated from the Catholic University of America in 
1950 with a law degree. In addition, he is a former chairman of the 
Board of Directors of the University of Scranton, Marywood College, and 
the Scranton School District. During his six decade career, Judge 
Conaboy has serviced clients at the local, state, and federal level.
  Furthermore, Judge and Mrs. Conaboy are both deeply admired for their 
strong faith and continual devotion to family. Together, they have 
served our community loyally as they continue to serve their family.
  Mr. Speaker, today, the Honorable Richard Conaboy and Mrs. Marion 
Conaboy stand as leaders in northeastern Pennsylvania. I commend them 
for their years of admirable service to our community and country, and 
I wish them continued success in the future.

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