1997CRE578A HONORING JULIA AND BUDDY FARRELL ON THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

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[Congressional Record: April 8, 1997 (Extensions)]
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HONORING JULIA AND BUDDY FARRELL ON THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

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HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

of new york

in the house of representatives

Tuesday, April 8, 1997

Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a wonderful couple
as they mark a milestone in their lives, 50 years of marriage. Born and
raised in Brooklyn, NY, Julia and Buddy Farrell were married at the
church they had both grown up attending, Nativity Church, on June 7,
1947. On this Saturday, April 12, over 125 of their friends and family
will honor them at a surprise party to celebrate their anniversary.
Before marrying Julia, Buddy proudly served his country in the U.S.
Marines. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Queens, NY, where
they raised their five children, Terri, Joan, Kathy, John, and Timmy.
In 1964, their niece, Noreen, from County Kerry, Ireland, joined their
family here in America.
Julia and Buddy were very active in St. Nicholas of Tolentine parish.
Julia headed the ``milk mothers,'' organized the majorettes, helped
with the sports association, and volunteered in the gym. Buddy, who
worked as a police officer with the New York City Police Department,
also was involved in the Holy Name Society and the homeless shelter.
Julia and Buddy are known to everyone for their giving natures and
always reaching out to help their friends and family.
After working very hard and raising a wonderful family, they are
living the good life in retirement in the condo in Leisure Village in
Ridge, NY. Julia and Buddy are very proud of their children and adore
their 12 grandchildren, Tricia, Maryellen, Danny, Kevin, John, Bridget,
Casey, Erin, Matthew, Colin, Elizabeth, and Christopher, who range in
age from 4 months to 25 years old. Julia and Buddy enjoy the company of
many friends, playing golf, and swimming. In the winter, they go south
to Florida, and in the summer, they spend time in Brant Lake, NY.
Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to rise with me today in honoring
Julia and Buddy Farrell on 50 years of marriage, and in wishing them
many more years of happiness together.

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