[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 176 (Thursday, December 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1850]
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    HONORING CHARLES J. O'LEARY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 12, 2013

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
life and legacy of Mr. Charles J. O'Leary, who is celebrating his 80th 
birthday this month.
  A current resident of Tonawanda, Mr. O'Leary was born and raised on 
the City of Buffalo's West Side and has both witnessed and endured some 
of the city and the nation's most tumultuous times. Born on December 
12, 1933, Mr. O'Leary knows the true nature of what it is to be 
resilient in times of hardship, and in effect, what it means to be a 
true American.
  Mr. O'Leary proudly served my hometown and its residents as a 
dedicated public servant throughout his 37 year career with the City of 
Buffalo Fire Department. He completed his courageous tour of duty in 
1993 as Captain of the renowned and respectfully remembered Engine 10 
at Ohio and Ganson Streets in our most historic, industrial waterfront 
community.
  As impressive as his valiant professional life, Mr. O'Leary is to be 
commended for his commitment as a caring and active family man. In 
addition to celebrating this birthday milestone, he and his wife Elinor 
will soon be sharing their 60th wedding anniversary--a mark 
representing Mr. O'Leary's devotion and dedication as a husband and 
father to six children--Charles, Robert, Kevin, Eileen, Patrick and 
Paul. Mr. O'Leary now enjoys quite the extended family, with 20 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to 
acknowledge the life and accomplishments of Charles J. O'Leary. His 
good works, devoted public service and gifts as a family man will be 
celebrated with those whose lives he has so deeply influenced on 
December 20, 2013 and I am pleased and proud to offer sincere 
congratulations and best wishes to this good and faithful servant on 
this most happy occasion.

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