[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 13, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E295]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF MARTIN F. QUINN, RECIPIENT OF THE GREATER PITTSTON 
                  FRIENDLY SONS 2019 ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 13, 2019

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Martin F. 
Quinn who will receive the Achievement Award from the Greater Pittston 
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick at their annual St. Patrick's Day dinner 
on Sunday, March 17, 2019. Martin is an active member of the Greater 
Pittston Friendly Sons, and he was named Man of the Year by the 
organization in 2010.
  Martin Quinn is the son of the late Martin J. Quinn and Margaret 
Mitchell Quinn. He was born and raised in the Cork Lane section of 
Pittston Township and graduated from Pittston Central Catholic High 
School in 1955. Motivated by the desire to serve his country, Martin 
served in the United States Army. Following an honorable discharge from 
the Army, Martin transitioned to civilian life. Martin is a licensed 
electrician and served as the recording secretary for the International 
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 1153. Prior to returning 
to Northeastern Pennsylvania in 1973, he worked in the trucking 
industry in New Jersey and was vice president of the Teamsters Union 
Local No. 701. He was employed by the Lehigh Valley Railroad and 
ConRail, Inc. for over thirty years, retiring as a Line Foreman in 
1999.
  Martin is an ardent supporter of education, having served on the 
Pittston Area School Board for 28 years. During his time on the board, 
he was instrumental in the construction of the Pittston Area Primary 
Center in Hughestown. In recognition of his efforts, the school was 
named in his honor in November 2016.
  Martin is a steadfast community servant and dedicates his time to 
many local clubs, civic organizations, and community activities. He is 
a charter member of the Wolfe Tone Luzerne County Division 1 Ancient 
Order of Hibernians. He is also a member of the Knights of Columbus 
John F. Kennedy Council No. 372 and its Fourth Degree Assembly. He also 
serves as a board member of the Parking Authority of the City of 
Pittston. Martin is active with the Third District Democrats, serving 
many years as the committeeman for his ward. He is a social member of 
the Polish Club in Dupont, the West Side Club in Avoca, and the 
Pittston Township Italian Club. He belongs to Our Lady of the Eucharist 
Parish.
  Martin lives in Pittston with his wife Barbara. They are proud 
parents and proud in-law parents of Mitch and his wife Kim, Mike and 
his wife Tara, and Brian and his wife Denise. And they are equally 
proud grandparents of Zach, Jake, Samantha, Katie, and Kearney.
  It is an honor to recognize Martin F. Quinn for a lifetime of 
community involvement and service. I am grateful for the work he has 
done on behalf of the people of the Greater Pittston Area and wish him 
all the best on this St. Patrick's Day.

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