Thomas Lavin. who has been highly instrumental in promoting IrishAmerican awareness in New Jersey. 1 om Is now recovering Irom a nearfatal car accident. but even this has not dampened his spirit or his energy. Tom almost singlehandedly created the Irish American Public Action Committee. Inc.. an organization dedicated to promoting the Irish culture and heritage. This organization also collects. through contribuions and purchases. Irish books and tapes and donates them to libraries. In addition. IAPAC organizes lectures on Irish matters of interest and arranges traditional Irish entertainment for colleges and universities. The son ol Irish immigrants from County Mayo. Tom was IAPACs first president and serves as a director today. I would like to join IAPAC in honoring Tom for all that he has done for IrishAmericans in New Jersey.
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