[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19720]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS NEWTOWN DIVISION 2 25TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 8, 2015

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, the initials AOH may tell the story 
best. Some say the initials stand for, ``Add One Hour''--describing the 
easygoing, no rush attitude of many of its members. Others believe AOH, 
``America's Only Hope'' has been used to define the loyalty of the 
Irish to the principles of their adopted land. In either case, its 
members would certainly all agree, that to be Irish, is indeed, a 
blessing. To be a Hibernian is an Honor.
  I offer my gratitude and congratulations to the Ancient Order of 
Hibernians, Newtown, Division 2, for 25 years of working in harmony 
with the doctrines of the Catholic Church and fostering a sense of 
loyalty to country among its members.
  AOH, Newtown Division 2, proudly hosts the ``Halfway to St. Patrick's 
Day Kilt Tilt Run, Warrior Walk and Festival'', featuring the Annual 
Joe McGinnis Scholarship 5K in addition to the annual Celtic Kilt Night 
fundraiser for local food banks.
  Past president of the Bucks County Board of the AOH and Newtown 
Division 2 member, ``The Irish Godfather of Bucks County,'' Joseph W. 
McGinnis, Jr. would be proud of the work that has continued in his 
name.
  Once again, thank you and congratulations to AOH, Newtown Division 2 
for 25 years of friendship, unity and Christian charity.

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