[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 41 (Monday, March 2, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H1426]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CONGRATULATING IRISH DIASPORA CENTER

  (Ms. SCANLON asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Irish 
Diaspora Center on opening its new office in my district.
  I had the opportunity to join supporters of the center this weekend 
at its new cultural hub in Havertown, where I had the pleasure of 
sharing food and swapping stories with fellow Irish Americans.
  For decades, this organization has supported and celebrated the 
vibrant Irish community in the Philadelphia region with passport and 
citizenship services, senior outreach, youth programs, genealogy 
services, and educational and cultural events.
  People of Irish descent have historically formed the largest ethnic 
group in my district, and to this day, we proudly continue to welcome 
new Irish American citizens. With almost a quarter of the population 
claiming Irish heritage, Delaware County is even sometimes referred to 
as the 33rd county of Ireland.
  I look forward to supporting and celebrating our Irish neighbors both 
at home and abroad as I work with Chairman Neal and the Friends of 
Ireland Caucus to protect the integrity of the Good Friday Agreement 
and maintain peace and prosperity in Ireland.

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