[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 38 (Thursday, March 6, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E322]
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    COMMEMORATING THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF PATRICK J. McDONOUGH

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 6, 2014

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, Robert Mansker, a longtime and now retired 
staff member in the House, asked me to recognize the passing of another 
longtime and dedicated staff member of this body: Patrick J. McDonough, 
as Chief of the Publications and Distribution Service.
   The House lost a fine citizen on Sunday, November 10. Patrick J. 
McDonough of Friendship Heights passed away from a continuing struggle 
with respiratory problems. His illness took him from us far too soon. 
He was a very familiar face to the long-time employees of the House.
   When the House maintained the ``Folding Room'' in years past, Pat 
rose to the position of Chief of the Publications and Distribution 
Service, as it was formally known. He maintained an incredibly 
personable demeanor, and he worked well with both Democrats and 
Republicans.
   Born October 25, 1943, Pat was originally from Parkersburg, West 
Virginia, where he attended the Parkersburg Catholic School System. He 
continued his higher education at The Pontifical College Josephinum, 
Catholic University and American University.
   Pat taught high school religion at St. Anthony's Catholic High 
School in Washington, DC, and coached junior varsity basketball during 
the period John Thompson, Sr. was head coach. He was an avid supporter 
of the Georgetown Hoyas, always inviting friends to join him to share 
his mid-court seats at the Verizon Center for home games.
   Pat then began his career in government, when he came to the House 
of Representatives. He then served in the Clinton Administration in the 
U.S. Department of Agriculture, until his retirement.
   Pat was a proud member of The Society of the Friendly Sons of St. 
Patrick in the City of New York and joined with them each year when the 
group convened.
   A celebration of his life was held at St. Margaret Mary Church in 
Parkersburg on Sunday, November 18, followed by his burial at Mt. 
Carmel Cemetery. Our condolences are extended to his family and to his 
many friends.

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