[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 33 (Thursday, February 26, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E257]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF JAMES BARRETT McNULTY, FORMER MAYOR OF SCRANTON, 
                              PENNSYLVANIA

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 26, 2015

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor James Barrett 
McNulty for his commendable leadership while serving as the Mayor of 
Scranton, Pennsylvania. Mayor McNulty's earnest commitment to service 
has led to great strides in revitalizing the economy and rich culture 
of Scranton. His administration undertook a number of development 
projects that provided the foundation for successful attractions that 
the city still offers today.
  Born and raised in Scranton, James McNulty is the eldest of six 
siblings. He graduated from The University of Scranton, where he 
received his bachelor's degree in political science. His remarkable 
enthusiasm for helping his community is clearly a key component of his 
stellar career in public service. He began as an aide to U.S. 
Representative Daniel Flood, and he eventually sought public office 
himself, becoming the mayor of the City of Scranton in 1982. Mayor 
McNulty's outgoing personality and hands-on management style helped him 
lead the way in restoring Scranton's economy and profile.
  Two of Jim McNulty's most prominent projects were the building of a 
historic rail museum and the refurbishment of a train terminal into the 
now prestigious Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, both of which 
brought many jobs and tourists to the city. These endeavors proved to 
be lasting successes, as both continue to offer educative and enticing 
windows into the fascinating rail history of Scranton. Both projects 
helped Scranton's economic past become its economic future. Though he 
no longer serves as the Mayor of Scranton, McNulty remains widely 
recognized for his continuing engagement with the city government and 
the residents it serves.
  James Barrett McNulty proved to be a great mayor and outstanding 
citizen. His leadership has always been rooted in his strong desire to 
help the people of Scranton. For this reason, I honor the former Mayor 
of Scranton, Pennsylvania.

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