[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 17577-17578]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    IN HONOR OF THE 6TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MAYO SOCIETY OF GREATER 
                               CLEVELAND

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 15, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker and colleagues, I rise today in honor and 
recognition of the 6th Anniversary of the Mayo Society of Greater 
Cleveland, as they hold their 6th Annual Mayo Society Charitable Ball & 
Banquet, on October 2, 2010. This years' honorees are: Kevin O'Donnell, 
the Mayo Person of the Year; Michael Burke, Chairman of Mayo County, 
Ireland; and, Keynote Speaker, Michael Feeney, of the Mayo County, 
Peace Park, Garden of Remembrance.
  Since its inception in 2004, the mission of the Mayo Society of 
Greater Cleveland has been to strengthen bonds that connect the people 
of our community and our nation with the people of Ireland--with a 
special focus on County Mayo, where a large number of American citizens 
in the Cleveland area trace their ancestral origins.

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  The Mayo Society of Greater Cleveland promotes exchanges with Ireland 
that center around cultural, scientific, literary, and artistic 
exchanges between the two countries. The Society also seeks to research 
and analyze Irish immigration and the impact that Irish immigrants had 
in shaping our nation's history. In addition, charitable work is also a 
priority. Fundraisers and other volunteer efforts are organized, in 
Cleveland, and in Ireland, to assist impoverished individuals and 
families whenever in need.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of the members and leaders of the Mayo Society of Greater Cleveland, 
whose heritage originated across the ocean to the Emerald Isle, remains 
alive in Cleveland through the history, culture and tradition of 
Ireland. Irish Americans are a significant component within the 
brilliant mosaic of diversity that is the foundation of our community. 
Contributions made by Irish Americans within our city and across our 
nation are immeasurable, and will forever be connected-- from the lake 
shores of Cleveland, to the emerald fields of County Mayo.

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