[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 161 (Wednesday, November 13, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1641]
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                    IN RECOGNITION OF FLAHERTY DRIVE

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 13, 2013

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the completion of 
the Flaherty Drive Project in New Bedford.
   Greater New Bedford is a working city, constantly progressing and 
growing. The New Bedford Business Park allows local businesses to set 
up shop and participate in our community's--and nation's--economy. Of 
course, with emerging businesses, space is limited. When two million 
dollars were allocated to extend the park by 45 acres, an opportunity 
was given to new businesses, and existing businesses were given the 
opportunity to expand. The Flaherty Drive Extension has been completed 
by the Bourne Financial Development Corporation, and currently offers 
water, sewer, gas, electric, and telecommunication services to the New 
Bedford businesses looking to operate in the new section of the 
Business Park.
   This project would not be possible without Bill Flaherty, the 
longtime Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Greater New Bedford 
Industrial Foundation's Executive Committee. He served on the Committee 
from 1987 until 2002. Mr. Flaherty passed away in 2003 at the age of 57 
after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, 
Joan, and his daughters, Megan and Mary. At the Celebration of the 
Flaherty Drive Project, a memento of dedication to Mr. Flaherty will be 
presented to his family. It's essential to highlight the progression of 
local businesses, especially in the current economy. It is the hard 
work and dedication, as exhibited by Bill Flaherty, that allows for our 
country to advance and thrive economically.
   Mr. Speaker, it brings me great pride to recognize the completion of 
the Flaherty Drive Project in New Bedford. I urge my colleagues to join 
me in recognizing the importance of this newly expanded business park, 
the insurmountable role it will play in the lives of local business 
owners, and the devotion of Bill Flaherty in his work to better the 
City of New Bedford.

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