[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 43 (Thursday, March 17, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H1422]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING MICHAEL FORAN, GRAND MARSHAL OF SAVANNAH'S 2016 ST. 
                          PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Savannah's St. Patrick's Day parade as well as Mr. Michael Foran, the 
2016 grand marshal of the St. Patrick's Day parade.
  The St. Patrick's Day parade is a family tradition for all 
Savannahians and many tourists alike. After 190 years of the St. 
Patrick's celebration, the Savannah parade has grown into the third 
largest in the world.
  I would like to congratulate the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee 
on 192 years of festivities. I know this year's committee will present 
an excellent parade.
  I would also like to congratulate Mr. Foran as the 2016 grand 
marshal. Holding all the characteristics of a great grand marshal, he 
fits the bill of a true Savannahian. As a member of a proud Irish 
family, Mr. Foran is the perfect person to receive this distinction.
  I want to thank Mr. Foran and his family for their continued service 
to the entire Savannah community.

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