[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 176 (Thursday, December 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1866]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING DENIS O'SULLIVAN AS HE CELEBRATES HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 12, 2013

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Denis O'Sullivan as 
he celebrates his 80th birthday. Denis lives every day with enthusiasm 
and appreciation for all of life's offerings. His story is reflective 
of the American dream, working hard to create fruitful lives for 
himself and his family.
  Denis was born on December 2, 1933, in New York City at Lennox Hill 
Hospital. His intelligence and entrepreneurial spirit led him to be the 
owner and founder of a lucrative business, O'Sullivan Menu Publishing. 
The company started out small with less than 10 employees and 
eventually grew to a staff of over 200 individuals who were based out 
of the United States and Great Britain. O'Sullivan Menu Publishing 
provided menus to airlines, cruise lines, and various restaurant 
chains. Denis' company had a groundbreaking impact on the airline 
industry by providing the first comprehensive service for the creation 
and production of printed menus.
  Since Denis' retirement in 2008, he has volunteered much of his time 
to local charities. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of the 
Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey, and maintains 
special interest in their Alzheimer's disease support facility. In 
addition, Denis is a longstanding supporter of the fundraising 
activities at St. Clare's Hospital in Denville, NJ.
  Denis stays busy in his philanthropic endeavors, but he cherishes his 
time with family the most. He is a devoted husband to his wife of 33 
years, Elizabeth; a caring father to his children; Roberta, Eric, 
Kerin, Cathlyn, Christopher, and Patricia; and a loving grandfather to 
his nine grandchildren. On a personal note, Denis has been a great 
supporter and true friend to me--his brother-in-law. Denis and 
Elizabeth appreciate every day of their lives whether it is by spending 
time with family, traveling around the world, or simply enjoying each 
other's company.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
join me in recognizing Denis O'Sullivan's 80th birthday. We acknowledge 
Denis during this milestone and for all that he has achieved.

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