[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 172 (Thursday, December 1, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1565]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                  HONORING MARY ``SCOTTY'' O'SULLIVAN

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 1, 2016

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a beautiful spirit, Ms. 
Mary P. O'Sullivan, known commonly around the neighborhood as 
``Scotty.'' Mary went to her eternal home April 18th, 2016 surrounded 
by her loving family and friends. Though she is no longer with us, 
Scotty's contributions to the community will forever live on, as she 
has left a lasting impact on all of those she was able to touch in 
life.
  Scotty, along with her husband, the late Jimmy ``Sonny'' O'Sullivan, 
were the proprietors of ``Tara Irish Gift Shop'' in Inwood for over 35 
years. The store was a local mainstay for decades, selling everything 
from checkered Irish walking caps and Celtic crosses to green neckties 
bedecked with little Irish flags. She operated the shop at 609 West 
207th Street with Thomas and Kathleen Traynor until 2001, a remarkable 
run for any business establishment in New York City.
  Scotty was also incredibly active in an array of community groups, 
and was especially active in many Irish-American organizations. She was 
a long time, beloved active member of the American Irish Association of 
Westchester and always organized and ran the raffles at the annual 
Heritage Day. Of course, Scotty's great love was always family. She is 
survived by her loving in-laws and many nieces & nephews.
  Scotty's life was an inspiration, and she will forever be a part of 
the amazing Irish-American community in New York. I want to thank the 
American Irish Association of Westchester for honoring her at this 
year's Annual Dinner Dance.

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