[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 3] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 3842] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]CONGRATULATING THOMAS G. GALLAGHER JR. ON THE OCCASION OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR 25 YEARS OF SERVICE BY THE FRIENDLY SONS OF ST. PATRICK OF LACKAWANNA COUNTY ______ HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Mr. KANJORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the House of Representatives to pay tribute to Mr. Thomas G. Gallagher Jr. who is being honored by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, for 25 years of faithful service. Mr. Gallagher has a long and distinguished history of service to his northeastern Pennsylvania community. Mr. Gallagher was the President of the United Way of Lackawanna County from 1986 until his retirement in June of 2002. A graduate of Scranton Preparatory School, Mr. Gallagher received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame and a masters of social work degree from Fordham University. He also completed post graduate work at the National Academy of Volunteerism in Alexandria, Virginia. Prior to his work with the United Way, Mr. Gallagher served as a caseworker for the Lackawanna County Institution District's Bureau of Aging and Bureau of Children's Services. He also served as assistant director of the Planning Council for Social Services and Associate Director of the United Way of Lackawanna County, In addition, he also served as a lieutenant senior grade in the United States Public Health Service at the National Institute of Health. Mr. Gallagher serves on the board of directors of St. Francis Kitchen and the Margaret Briggs Foundation. He is also a member of the Rotary Club of Scranton and he is a past president of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Lackawanna County. Madam Speaker, please join me in congratulating Mr. Gallagher on this special occasion. His exemplary performance in the area of community service has improved the quality of life for all and is well deserving of this honor. Indeed, his example is an inspiration for future generations to emulate. ____________________