Pat Dowlings work caught the attention of the Commonwealth Club of San Francisco which invited him to address its members at the world renowned Fairmont Hotel (named in honor of Irish born James Fair. Patriarch of the Silver Kings). His fortunes rose In tandem with the growth of his adopted Statefrom ditchdigger to delivery boy. apprentice to market manager. supermarket proprietor. real estate broker. and eventually to the much honored community leader and archivist of his peoples heritage. Mr. Speaker. Patrick Dowlings success and his account of the IrishAmerican contribution to the United States and California are shining examples of the American Dream and its promise of freedom and opportunity for immigrants from around the world.
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