[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 143 (Tuesday, September 2, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H3743]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE LIFE OF DESMOND ``DESI'' PATRICK FLAHERTY

  (Mr. LAWLER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LAWLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Desmond 
``Desi'' Patrick Flaherty of Stony Point who passed away last week at 
the age of 86.
  Born in the Bronx, Desi dedicated his life to service, spending 20 
years with the NYPD's 44th Precinct, where he helped found the 44 
Forever Club. He spent more than 50 years driving a schoolbus with 
Haverstraw Transit, safely carrying generations of children to school.
  He coached Stony Point Little League for 25 years. He was an active 
member of the Rockland County Shields, the North Rockland Social Club, 
and his parish, St. Gregory Barbarigo.
  Above all, Desi was a family man. He leaves behind his wife, Eleanor, 
with whom he shared 63 years. He also leaves behind 4 children, 10 
grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.
  He was a proud North Rocklander whose legacy will live on in his 
family and in all the lives he touched. May Desi's memory always be a 
blessing to his family and to the North Rockland community.

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