[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 16]
[Senate]
[Page 21985]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       CONGRATULATING JUDGE FRAN-
          CIS X. HENNESSY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 75TH BIRTHDAY

 Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, Judge Francis X. Hennessy is no 
stranger to public service. Since 1976, when he began his service on 
the juvenile court, to his service as an appellate trial referee today, 
he has distinguished the State of Connecticut with his example of 
integrity and honor.
  As remarkable as Judge Hennessy's record is, with service on the 
Connecticut Superior Court, deputy chief court administrator of the 
Judicial Branch, and as judge of the Appellate Court, even more 
impressive is his dedication to social equity. He has been a strong 
advocate for insuring equal access to the courts for women and 
minorities, co-chairing the Connecticut Task Force on Gender Justice 
and the Courts, and Connecticut's Task Force on Minority Fairness.
  Judge Hennessy's grandchildren Teddy, John and Grace and his children 
Maura, Margaret Mary, Matthew and Mark must be proud to have such an 
exemplar of achievement to look up to. His wife Mary Frances celebrates 
and shares in Judge Hennessy's accomplishments on this occasion of his 
75th birthday.
  In addition to his legal career, Judge Hennessy served his country 
with bravery in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He received 
the Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman's Badge. For this man, the call 
of duty extended beyond military service to enriching the community 
around him. He also served on Connecticut's State Library Board, on the 
Sheriff's Advisory Board, and the State Gaming Commission.
  Judge Hennessy was born on September 11, 1930, in New York City, and 
has been a faithful servant of the State of Connecticut for the 
duration of his career. We in the U.S. Senate are proud and honored to 
congratulate Judge Hennessy on his many years of public service and 
offer him best wishes on the occasion of his 75th birthday.

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