[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 34 (Monday, February 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E217]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF JEFF SEARS, MAN OF THE YEAR FOR THE ANCIENT ORDER OF 
              HIBERNIANS, DIVISION 2 OF LACKAWANNA COUNTY

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 26, 2018

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jeff Sears, 
who was named Man of the Year by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, 
Division 2 of Lackawanna County, ``Monsignor Farrell Chapter.'' Jeff 
accepted the award during the chapter's annual banquet on Saturday, 
February 24. He is the current Vice President of the Monsignor Farrell 
Chapter and serves the branch as acting president for the late William 
Pryle.
  Jeff is a graduate of Saint Rose High School in Carbondale, class of 
1971. After graduation, Jeff went straight to work for RCA/Thomson 
Consumer Electronics, where he remained for 30 years. He went on to 
work for Auto Parts International after RCA/ Thomson. He currently 
resides in Moosic, Pennsylvania with his wife, Mary Kay. They have been 
married for 46 years and have three children--Cathy, Kelly, and Jeff--
and two grandchildren, Julian and Ella. Jeff enjoys golfing in his free 
time and is an avid New York Yankees fan and a Cincinnati Bengals fan.
  Jeff has been a very active member of the community. In the Boy 
Scouts of America, he was an Assistant Scout Leader for Troop 8 and Cub 
Pack 307. While Jeff was with the Scouts, he attained the Wood Badge, 
the highest award given to adults. He is a past president of the 
Mitchell Hose Company in Carbondale. Jeff has served as the Carbondale 
Pioneer Days Parade Chairman for five years. He is also a life-long 
member of St. Rose Parrish Church and serves his community of faith as 
a Eucharistic minister.
  It is an honor to recognize Jeff as he accepts the Man of the Year 
Award. I congratulate him for being honored by the Ancient Order of 
Hibernians, and I wish him all the best as he continues to serve 
Lackawanna County.

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