Mr. Speaker. I rise today to observe the passing of a friend and a man for whom I held a tremendous amount of respect. Tommy Makem. Tommy was an internationally celebrated folk musician. actor. artist. poet. songwriter. and storyteller from Ireland who took pride in sharing the Irish culture with those around the globe. He emigrated to the United States in 1955. with nothing more than a makeshift suitcase. a pair of bagpipes. and proof of his health. to pursue a career in acting. He settled in Dover. New Hampshire. After a brief period as an actor. Tommy Makem went on to join a band of Irish descent.
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