Mr. Speaker. I rise today to pay tribute to Joseph A. Riccardi. Honorary Irishman of the Year. 1995. who will be honored at this years St. Patrick Day Parade in Jersey City. The Irish have been immigrating to the United States since the early part of the 19th century. In that time. they have made many contributions to this country. They have distinguished themselves at every level of American society. As IrishAmericans have built their businesses. so have they contributed to the economic prosperity of this Nation. As they have grown politically. they have contributed to government on the local.
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