[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 40 (Monday, March 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E295]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING HELENE MURTHA DOOLEY

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 14, 2016

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and 
Festival in Eastchester has become one of the great social events in my 
district, drawing the entire community together every year in the 
spirit of camaraderie and fun. The celebration is just one of the 
reasons why Eastchester is such a tight knit community, and without the 
incredible volunteer efforts of this year's St. Patrick's Day Parade 
Grand Marshal, Helene Murtha Dooley, it simply could not be done.
  The oldest of four children, Helene was born in Queens and grew up on 
Long Island. She graduated from Fairfield University in 1985 with a BS 
in Business Management. Subsequently she started a career in banking at 
JP Morgan on Wall Street, where she met the love of her life and future 
husband, my good friend Joe Dooley. In 1992 the couple moved to 
Eastchester where they welcomed their two wonderful children, Brian and 
Caroline. In 1998 Helene left the business world and began work in the 
Eastchester School District as the librarian at Greenvale Elementary 
School. She has taught at all the schools in Eastchester, grades K 
through 12, and currently works at the middle school/high school 
library.
  In 2001, the Dooley family joined the esteemed Eastchester Irish 
American Social Club. Helene has volunteered for the EIASC over the 
years at multiple social events including at various times on the 
Christmas Party Committee and organized the EIASC's Sash Presentation 
dinner. She has chaired the St. Patrick's Day Festival several times, 
served as Mistress of Ceremonies last year, and has even assisted Enda 
McIntyre as the Saint Patrick's Day Parade roving reporter.
  Helene is also an active volunteer in the Eastchester community, 
serving as Treasurer for the Friends of the Eastchester Public Library, 
Board Member and Chairperson of the Eastchester Public Library Board, 
Member of the Neighborhood Association Board, and she has volunteered 
for the PTAs in all the Eastchester schools.
  Helene has done it all, and I cannot think of a more deserving person 
to be named the 2016 St. Patrick's Day Grand Marshal. Congratulations 
to Helene on this honor.

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