[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 89 (Thursday, June 4, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E843]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOMES

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                         HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 4, 2015

  Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Bradford-O'Keefe 
Funeral Homes on the occasion of their 150th anniversary. This 
milestone marks the continued commitment to service that the O'Keefe 
family has provided the citizens of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the 
past century and a half.
  In 1865, Irish immigrant Edward ``Ned'' O'Keefe established his 
livery service in Ocean Springs. Ned O'Keefe's funeral business soon 
expanded to Biloxi and other Coast cities as its ownership and 
management was passed down to succeeding generations of O'Keefe family 
members. He would certainly be proud of the success and growth of his 
family business.
  Today, with locations all along the Mississippi Gulf, the O'Keefe 
family compassionately serves their neighbors, friends, and family 
during life's most difficult times.
  The O'Keefe family distinguishes itself outside the family business 
in a broad array of community involvement, public service, and 
philanthropy. This is evident by family patriarch, World War II fighter 
pilot ``Ace,'' State Legislator, and Biloxi Mayor Jeremiah ``Jerry'' 
O'Keefe's service to his state and country.
  The O'Keefe family is also blessed with a dedicated and professional 
staff that combined has hundreds of years of experience. Like the 
family, they are committed to faithfully serving their community.
  Once again, I would like to thank the O'Keefe Family for their 150 
years of dedicated service to the citizens of the Mississippi Gulf 
Coast.

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