Mr. Speaker. this Sunday. March 16. in Newark. New Jerseys Irish community will hold its 51st Anniversary St. Patricks Day Parade. On this special day. 140 IrishAmerican organizations throughout the State turn out to celebrate their great heritage. Mr. J. Brendan Vesey has been elected grand marshal of this years parade. Ms. Sheila Lenihan has been designated deputy grand marshal. Mr. Vesey is a native of Cloontia Ballaghaderreen. County Mayo. He immigrated to the United States in 1959. Mr. Speaker. I extend my warmest regards to my Irish constituents in honor of St. Patricks Day. and I commend to you the following article which appeared in the Newark StarLedger.
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