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Mosaic of St. Patrick Athenaeum of Ohio ~ Cincinnati

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1 The O'Donovans were originally located at Bru- ree, in the valley of the , in what is now Co. . They were a ruling family, which had provided kings for a large "tuath" (a territorial unit or ) for several centuries prior to the com- ing of the Normans. Ireland, in Celtic or pre-Norman times, was divided into some 150 such units (tuatha). The "Odonovan ” tuath was called Ui Fidhgeinte, (Ee Fee-yinte) -- and approximated to the present diocesse of Limerick. About 950, Ui Fidhgeinte split into two separate “tuatha” -- the eastern one taking the name Ui Cairbre (Ee Cairb-reh). The old royal family became kings of this new “tuath” with Bruree still as their headquarters. For this reason they were sometimes described as the kings of Bruree. In 976, the reigning king of Cairbre, Donnabhan Donovan (Donnavuan) became involved in a dynastic feud over the kingship of the province of Munster. As part of a plot against Mahon, king of Munster, Donnabhan he O’Donovan pedigree goes back to Cal- invited Mahon to a feast at his place at Bruree. Mahon laghan, a 10th-century King of Munster. came and on his departure, was provided with an escort TFrom his son, Donnabhain, came the by Donnabhan. On the way home, the “escort” fell on family name (donn meaning ‘brown’ and dubhann Mahon and killed him. Mahon’s brother, the famous meaning ‘black’). Brian Boru, now assumed the throne of Munster, invaded A noble race in Munster, they were chieftains in Donnabhan’s territory, slew Donnabhan and burned Carbery. Their extensive territory followed Limerick’s his fort. Brian Brou went on to become High King of River Maigue. Brugh Riogh (‘royal residence’) was the Ireland. It is interesting to note that, when Brian Boru explanatory name of their stronghold until the Normans marched to Clontarf in 1014 to defeat the Vikings, he drove them south to , where they acquired more was accompanied by Cahthal, son of Donnabhan. possessions and are still very numerous. Cahtal later assumed the surname Ua Donnabhan Because of their adherence to the doomed Stuarts (son of Donnabhan), a form subsequently mondernise they were outlawed and lost their wealth. In France, to O’Donovan or simply Donovan. (The name Don- where they found careers in the army, O’Donovan’s nabhan may be related to the Irish word “donn” mean- Infantry was a regiment to be reckoned with. Because ing brown -- and probably refers to a brown- haired they were aristocrats they suffered sadly during the person.) French Revolution. Despite the fact that Cathal O’Donovan marched Another O’Donovan family of Kilkenny who to Clontarf with Brian Boru, the memory of old feuds claimed descent from Eoghan, a 3rd-century King of and distrust continued between the O’Donovans and the Munster, produced one of the most celebrated historians, O’Briens (descendants of Brian Boru). A climax came John O’Donovan. He published an Irish Grammar and in 1178, when Donal Mor OBrien, King of Thomand translated and edited the first complete edition of the (North Munster) expelled the O’Donovans from their Annals of the Four Masters. Co. Limerick base. They were eventually settled in the Jeremiah O’Donovan, the revered patriot West Cork by the Mac Carthys, bringing with them the O’Donovan Rossa (red), emigrated to America, driven name of their ancestral territory, Ui Cairbre, a name that by his Fenian activities. still survives in the west Cork names, Carbery The classic short story writer, Frank O’Connor East and Carbery West. was, in fact, born Michael O’Donovan of Cork city. In Bruree one may still see the ring forts, those • Arms: Argent, issuing from the sinister side of the ancient earthen enclosures with their surrounding banks shield a cubit dexter arm vested gules cuffed of the and fosses -- now largely overgrown with trees and bushes first the hand grasping a scian in pale the blade -- within which, in far distant days, stood the wood entwined with a serpent all proper. - constructed residences of the kings of Ui Fidhgeinte • Crest: A falcon alighting or. (Not shown). and Ui Cairbre, the forbears of the O’Donovans of • Motto: “Vir super hostem” Bruree and West Cork 2 Sean D. Donovan President Son of Past President 1966, Edward P. Donovan

3 The Program

Invocation ...... Fr. Terry Meehan Banquet Chaplain

Introduction ...... Thomas J. Geoppinger Past President

Welcoming Remarks ...... Sean D. Donovan President

Greetings from the City ...... The Honorable Mark Mallory Mayor, City of Cincinnati

Chairman Remarks and Introduction of the Honored Guest ...... Daniel J. McKenna Chairman of the Society

Our Honored Guest ...... Michael J. Conaton

Musical Presentation ...... The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Glee Club

Introduction of the Honored Speaker ...... Sean D. Donovan

“What You Are If You’re Irish” ...... Frank Delaney

Benediction ...... Fr. Terry Meehan

Finale ...... “God Bless America” Led by The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Glee Club

4 Menu

Saturday, March 17, 2007 Buffet Erin

Jumbo Shrimp with Fire Island Cocktail Sauce Smoked Salmon with Dill Sauce Petite Maryland Crab Cake with Remoulade Mushroom Viva Zapata New Age Spanakopita Irish Wraps Seated Menu

A “Shamrock” of Bibb Topped with Shredded Red Leaf Lettuce with Spiced Pecans, Crumbled Feta, and Dried Cranberries with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Herb and Garlic Seasoned Beef Filet with a Béarnaise Sauce

Twice Baked Potato with Caramelized Shallots

Fresh Vegetables of the Day

Dessert

White Chocolate Bailey’s Mousse

Coffee and Tea

5 Music

“Star Spangled Banner” ...... Key “Soldier’s Song” ...... O’Cearnaigh

FRIENDLY SONS ORCHESTRA DIRECTED BY PAUL WAGNER RON HALL, SOLOIST

A grand selection of Irish favorites, American military anthems and college songs. Sing along with the latter.

THE FRIENDLY SONS OF ST. PATRICK OF CINCINNATI GLEE CLUB DIRECTED BY DAMON SINK

The Town I Loved So Well ...... Phil Coulter The Star of the ...... Traditional The Fields of Athenry ...... Pete St. John Danny Boy ...... Traditional Wild Rover ...... Traditional

FINALE

“God Bless America” ...... Irving Berlin

Thank You The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick wish to thank Simon L. Leis, Jr. for providing the Hamilton County Bag Pipe and Drum Corps for the presentation of the colors this evening.

6 Officers President ...... Sean D. Donovan First Vice-President ...... Thomas G. Cody Second Vice-President ...... Douglas F. Powell Financial Secretary ...... Thomas E. Donnellon Corresponding Secretary ...... Ryan D. McKenna Treasurer ...... Robert S. Powell, Jr. Historian ...... Edmund J. Adams Banquet Chaplain ...... Fr. Terry Meehan

Board of Trustees Daniel J. McKenna, Chairman John Finn Barrett James T. Fitzgerald Stephen T. MacConnell Patrick R. Carr Robert R. Fitzpatrick, Jr. J. Gibbs MacVeigh Richard A. Castellini John A. Flanagan Neil J. O’Connor, Jr. Thomas J. Clarke, Jr. D.V.M. Timothy A. Garry, Jr. P. Declan O’Sullivan Timothy D. Clarke Thomas J. Geoppinger Jerry A. Powell Michael J. Conaton Hon. John J. Gilligan Robert S. Powell Jr. Rev. Dr. Robert W. Croskery James W. Halloran E. James Roche Thomas E. Donnellon Michael K. Keating Thomas P. Tierney Thomas L. Finn Hon. William J. Keating William J. Williams Paul L. Lindsay, Jr.

7 The Glee Club of The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick in Cincinnati Organized in late 1984, the Glee Club presents its 23rd annual performance at this year’s banquet. Its members truly love the Irish tunes they sing. They represent the Society well as they perform throughout the year at nursing homes, hospitals, and other civic, religious and cultural events in our area. May you enjoy your Glee Club this evening.

The 2006 Friendly Sons Glee Club Front row left to right: Joe McDevitt, Buck Shiels, Mike Conaton, Jim Fitzgerald, Tim Garry, Jr., Damon Sink, Director. Second row:: Dan Shea, Business Manager, Jim Powers, Tom Geoppinger, Mark Herman, Tim Geoppinger, Jack Garrity. Third row: Ray Carr, Art Neergaard, Seamus Roche, Bob Geoppinger, Tim Carney, Paul Lindsay, Mike Hanley. Fourth row: Pat Sheeran, Jay Cranley, Al McGrover, Declan O’Sullivan, Ambrose Puttmann, Dan McKenna, Marvin Miller, Dan Roche. Fifth row: Bill Ivers, Neil Geoppinger, Joe Kane, Tom Liguzinski, Sean Kelley, Bob Jennings, Joe Healey

Banquet Stewards Banquet Chairman ...... Thomas P. Tierney Music ...... Daniel P. Shea Media ...... James E. Fitzgerald Food ...... Thomas R. McKenna and Michael Carr Contracts ...... Timothy A. Garry, Jr.

8 In Memorium of Robert E. Manley

Robert E. Manley was the 112th President of the Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick in Cincinnati. In addition Bob was a Trustee and our Historian for twenty-six years. Bob was one of fifteen members of his extended family to hold the title of President of this honored Society.

Robert had many achievements throughout his life. Bob wrote ordinances to protect the hillsides of Cincinnati, was a nationally recognized expert on Planning, Zoning, Property Rights and the law of Eminent Domain.

He also founded the Cincinnati Mounted Police Foundation which raised money to reestablish the unit. It is a little known fact that Robert had an Irish stone watering trough in front of the law offices where his friends might have a cooling drink.

Bob was also a national expert on Fraternity and Sorority law. In addition he taught law at the University of Cincinnati for 50 years. He was a distinguished photographer of Cincinnati scenes and South America where he traveled each summer for twenty-five years.

Finally, Bob supplied the historical perspective which appeared in the Banquet program for decades.

He was truly a renaissance man and will be missed by many.

“To blessed if it tells me that midst all the cheer, Some kind soul murmurred, “I wish he were here”.

So long, old friend.

Dan McKenna, Chairman

9 Our Honored Speaker

Frank Delaney was born in Tipperary, Ireland, and after a fledgling career in banking became a broadcaster with RTE radio and television, the Irish state network, working on documentaries, music programmes and finally as a newsreader. In the mid 1970’s he joined the region of the BBC in Belfast as their current affairs man in and covered an intense period of the virtual war known as the Irish ‘Troubles.’ Later, after half a decade of reporting bombings, shootings kidnap- pings, sieges, he moved to London where, perhaps as an antidote, he began to work in arts broadcasting. Bookshelf, which he inaugurated for BBC Radio Four, became an award winner; on television he wrote films for Omnibus and other arts programmes and in the early 1980’s hosted his own talk show, Frank Delaney, featuring an array of cultural and literary personalities. Among hundreds of other broadcast contributions, Delaney also created Word of Mouth, BBC Radio Four’s highly rated show about language, and wrote and presented The Celts, a six part television series, seen in forty countries and still in active video and DVD distribution. Between his BBC radio and television shows, and later his BSBSky/Fox Network international Cable TV show, The Book Show, he has taped interviews with hundreds if not thousands of writers, including most of the significant authors of our time. Simple Courage is his sixth work of non-fiction; in 1979, his own first book, James Joyce’s Odyssey was published to critical acclaim and best-seller status. Since then, Delaney has written five other books of non-fiction, nine novels, one novella, and a smattering of short stories published in both magazines and collections. He has edited compilations of essays and poetry, and written screenplays, among them, Goodbye Mr. Chips shown on ITV in Britain and Masterpiece Theater in the USA. Ireland, A Novel, his most recent fiction, has been on the New York Times best sellers lists in both hardback and paperback and on many other bestsellers lists across the US and the UK. Frank Delaney has three sons, Francis, Bryan, and Owen and a granddaughter, Poppy Beatrice. He lives in New York and Litchfield County, Connecticut, with his wife, Diane Meier.

10 The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Foundation Cincinnati, Ohio “I bind myself today—to the power of God to guide me, the might of God to uphold me, the wisdom of God to teach me, the eye of God to watch over me.” From The Breastplate of St. Patrick

Our Mission: Feeding the Hungry − The Friendly Sons should never forget the hunger that haunted their ancestors, and remembering, should help assure that such hunger be reduced by assisting those agencies that provide food, shelter and comfort to those most in need in the Cincinnati area. Scholarships − The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick offers collegiate scholarship opportunities for area students interested in studying in Dublin. For those students, a wealth of knowledge and learning awaits, from the rolling hills of Ireland’s beauty, to the rich history of her people, to the personal pride in one’s heritage that can only be felt by truly experiencing the home of our ancestors. Irish Heritage − The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Foundation is making a significant cultural impact in the greater Cincinnati area. We are excited about being the major sponsor of The Celtic Festival and The American Irish Theatre Company. Other current projects being funded are: research for a book on the History of the Irish in Greater Cincinnati (later to be made into a video series), continuing to host the Irish Speakers and Performers series at Xavier University, concerts at area high schools combining several generations of singers and musicians, a concert series at Memorial Hall featuring world-renowned recording artists and Broadway stars, and the FSoSP Glee Club’s second music CD Since its founding, The Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick has been providing relief for American, Irish, and many others in need, regardless of their country of origin. One-hundred percent of our donor’s gifts go directly to the support of those in need in our community, under-funded soup kitchens, scholarships, or our sponsorship of events such as the annual Celtic Festival, concerts, speaker’s series (authors, poets, academics), The American Irish Theatre Company, or a variety of other events that best reflect Irish culture.

Our History: On March 17, 1771 and March 17, 1784, The Society of The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick for the Relief of Immigrant Irish was founded in and New York respectively. For over two centuries, both Philadelphia and New York have annually granted sums of money for the betterment of the Irish in their communities, giving to universities hospitals and individual scholarships. In 1868, the Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick in Cincinnati was founded, and thus our involvement began in the spirit of the American Irish. 11 In 2002, the Trustees and Officers of The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick in Cincinnati formed The FSoSP Foundation to focus on the promotion of Irish culture, collegiate scholarships for study abroad, and feeding the hungry in our community. Through special fund-raising events, grants and private donations, The FSoSP Foundation in Cincinnati is able to support these causes as others have done for their neighbors for over two-hundred years. Today, much about our land and people has changed, but one thing has remained the same – the Irish spirit and its dedication to the betterment of community. Become a Member: Become a member of The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Foundation today and begin supporting the needs of those in our community and the Irish heritage you value. We welcome any means of support, and invite you to participate in one or all of our upcoming events. For a complete listing of events or for more information on how you can become a voting member of FSoSP, visit us online at: www.fsspfoundation.org All donations are 100% tax deductible. We ask that you remember us in your estate planning. Please write or email us for more information.

2006-2007 BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Patrick Lindsay ...... Chairman Kevin Connor ...... President Neil O’Connor ...... Vice President Andrew Sweeny ...... Treasurer Thomas MacVeigh ...... Secretary Joseph Healey ...... Past President Jack Keating ...... Trustee Brian Kropp ...... Trustee Paul Lindsay ...... Trustee Tim Mangan ...... Trustee Daniel J. McKenna ...... Trustee Buck Sheils ...... Trustee

The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Foundation is incorporated in the state of Ohio as a 501(c) 3 charitable organization.

Join us in promoting the Spirit of the Irish Tradition.... Giving back to the communities in which we live and work.

P.O. Box 9085 Cincinnati, Ohio 45209 (513) 241-8020 12 GENERAL MOYLAN AND THE IRISH IN THE

The Irish Won the American War.

While that claim may not be as audacious as the claim that the Irish monks saved western civilization, it nonetheless may be sustainable.

The Irish contribution to the overthrow of British rule in America came at all levels, from the heights of Commodore John Barry, the Father of the American Navy, to the musket-bearing soldiers of the line. And it came not only on land and sea but in the political ranks as well.

The naval contribution of Commodore Barry, of , was well recited in last year’s program by our late historian, Robert E. Manley.

By contrast, the outstanding American Catholic soldier in the Revolution was Brigadier General Stephen Moylan from , one of the founders and the first President of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. The Friendly Sons were founded on St. Patrick’s Day in 1771 in Philadelphia, a fraternal association created to assist immigrants from Ireland. The group was described as “for the most part men of fortune.” Only three founders were Roman Catholic. Its members were solidly behind the American Revolution. A solitary Tory among them was expelled from the Society. After the American victory at Yorktown in 1781, the Society adopted General Washington as a full member, which Washington accepted “with singular pleasure.”

When the Friendly Sons fell into decline in the 1790s, General Moylan was reelected President a second time, in 1796, and is attributed with having kept the Society alive.

General Moylan was the Army’s Quartermaster General and General Washington’s aide-de-camp. His most famous service, however, came as a cavalry commander. He organized a Regiment of Light Dragoons in 1777, drawn from Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and New Jersey. Dragoons were well-armed horsemen with carbines or pistols and sabers and a reputation for toughness in combat.

13 General Moylan originally attired his troops in red coats, until General Washington, concerned that they resembled the British, ordered him to change to any other color. Moylan fixed the problem by having his dashing Dragoons wear bright green cloaks over their red waistcoats and breeches.

The General spent the winter of 1777-78 with General Washington at Valley Forge and in March, 1778 was named commander of all four of the Army’s Regiments of Dragoons. He served in numerous Revolutionary War campaigns from the siege of Boston until his mustering out in 1783. Moylan never was captured, notwithstanding participation in hundreds of raids and forays and a score of pitched battles.

After the War, Moylan was one of the founders of the Society of Cincinnatus, the organization of former Revolutionary War officers after which the City of Cincinnati was named.

Moylan was one of many American Generals of Irish descent, including:

 Richard Montgomery (), leader of the forces that captured Montreal, who died in 1775 in the assault on Quebec.

 Richard Ervine (), commander of a Pennsylvania regiment and later commander of Ft. Pitt.

 Richard Butler (Dublin), Brigadier General in the Continental Army.

 Edward Hand (County Offaly), Brevet Major General.

 John Shee (), commander of the Pennsylvania Line and

 John Sullivan (County Cork), Major General.

The Irish had good reason to relish their battle with the British, in view of the oppressions they had endured both in America and their homeland, a fervor that was reflected by the numbers of Irish who served in the ranks.

Typical of the troops was 13-year-old , son of Thomas Adams of County Down who had died in December, 1776 perhaps of Revolutionary War wounds. Young John ran off from his Pennsylvania home, enlisted with a company marching to Baltimore and shouldered a light musket.

14 The company joined the American forces at Brandywine, where on September 11, 1777 General Washington’s outnumbered troops faced the Redcoats of General Howe. When the American defenders broke into retreat, a French General dismounted, plunged in among the hurrying masses of Americans and rallied them to the cause.

The French General was not aware that he had been hit by a musketball below his left knee until one of his officers told him that blood was running out of his boot.

The young John Adams saw the French General wounded in the leg and was so close to him he heard the General say to the troops that it was not dangerous, they should not mind it. The French General was the Marquis de Lafayette.

The contribution of the Irish to the Revolution went well beyond their military exploits. Three Irishmen signed the Declaration of Independence: Charles Carroll of Carrolton who signed for Maryland and whose grandfather was from County Offaly; Thomas Lynch, Jr. who signed for South Carolina, of Galway stock; and Matthew Thornton who signed for , from Limerick.

Another prominent Irish Catholic during the Revolution was George Meade, a Philadelphian businessman who subscribed generously to a relief fund when General Washington’s army languished at Valley Forge. Meade was the grandfather of General George Gordon Meade, the Union General who commanded the victorious Union army in the Civil War Battle of Gettysburg.

Did the Irish win the Revolutionary War? One must at least wonder if it could have been won without them, especially at the leadership level.

Edmund J. Adams, Historian

Sources: Ireland of the Welcomes, Vol. 25, no. 1, January-February, 1976

Adams, Catholic Trails West, Vol. 1, Genealogical Publishing Co., 1988

Moylan Family Website

Tower, The Marquis de Lafayette in the American Revolution, Vol. 1.

15 Map of Ireland

16 WHERE IS IRELAND?

O LATITUDE or longitude Can bound the Emerald Isle. N You’ll find it off in Timbuktu Or down along the Nile.

Wherever mothers stoop to smooth A baby’s touseled hair And croon an Irish lullabye— Ireland is there!

Wherever men are brave and true And quick to take a stand And proud to fight, if fight they must— There is Ireland!

Wherever lad and lassie meet A merry dance to share, (Oh, echoes of the Blarney Stone!) Ireland is there!

17 Past Presidents

1868, Dr. George A. Doherty 1892, A. J. Conroy 1869, Dr. George A. Doherty 1893, Thomas J. Cogan 1870, Dr. George A. Doherty 1894, Francis J. McCabe 1871, Dr. D. W. McCarthy 1895, J. R. Kinsley 1872, Robert Hill 1896, Mayor John Galvin 1873, Frank H. Quinn 1897, Thomas F. Shay 1874, Hugh Campbell 1898, Henry J. Cain 1875, Wm. J. O’Neill 1899, Col. Thomas M. Jenkins 1876, Dr. A. L. Carrick 1900, Norman G. Kenan 1877, Thomas Cullinan 1901, Si P. Egan 1878, Gov. Thomas L. Young 1902, Samuel J. Murray 1879, Judge Patrick Mallon 1903, Hon. Edmund J. Dempsey 1880, Judge James W. Fitzgerald 1904, Judge John G. O’Connell 1881, A. J. S. Rice 1905, Thomas Trevor 1882, Capt. P. Fitzgerald 1906, Charles F. Williams 1883, Judge John P. Murphy 1907, John M. Manley 1884, R. A. McDonald 1908, John J. Gilligan 1885, J. Frank Dunnie 1909, Wm. A. Hopkins 1886, W. J. O’Neill 1910, M. J. Richmond 1887, A. J. Gilligan 1911, James P. Orr 1888, Judge W. W. Cleary 1912, Wm. J. Williams 1889, P. R. Costello 1913, Joseph Kinneary 1890, Dr. J. W. Prendergast 1914, George E. Bryan 1891, Dr. T. W. Graydon 1915, John Doyle

18 Past Presidents

1916, A. C. Gilligan 1940, Robert W. Hughes 1917, Peter J. McCarthy 1941, Harry Nolan 1918, Robert E. Sweeny 1942, Robert Isphording 1919, Francis R. Healey 1943, Judge W. J. Dammarell 1920, John B. Dillon 1944, Dr. Edward J. Roche 1921, Richard A. Powell 1945, George E. Brown 1922, Harry J. Gilligan 1946, Richard T. Carroll 1923, Robert J. Patton 1947, Richard W. Scallan 1924, Thomas J. O’Neill 1948, Roy C. Ahern 1925, Thomas M. Conroy 1949, William J. Williams 1926, John H. Finn 1950, Judge Joseph P. Kinneary 1927, Judge Edward T. Dixon 1951, Hon. John Joyce Gilligan 1928, Judge John B. Read 1952, Thomas B. Reynolds 1929, Peter J. McCarthy, Jr. 1953, Albert E. Heekin, Jr. 1930, Neal Ahern 1954, Robert S. Powell 1931, Col. Thos. R. Cody 1955, Edward B. Sullivan 1932, John L. Horgan 1956, John H. Finn, Jr. 1933, Harry C. Burns 1957, Richard H. Ormond 1934, Judge Jos. P. Goodenough 1958, Albert D. Castellini 1935, George W. Burns 1959, Edward J. Gleason 1936, Joseph L. Linehan 1960, Lawrence P. McGoff 1937, Wm. S. Sullivan 1961, James R. Clark, Jr. 1938, John A. McJoynt 1962, Col. James P. Walsh 1939, Eugene A. O’Shaughnessy 1963, James B. O’Donnell, Jr.

19 Past Presidents

1964, Lawrence H. Kyte 1988, Patrick R. Carr 1965, Charles A. Cronin 1989, Daniel J. McKenna 1966, Edward P. Donovan 1990, Hon. John J. O’Hara 1967, Joseph F. McGoff 1991, Robert R. Fitzpatrick, Jr. 1968, Harry J. Gilligan 1992, Thomas E. Donnellon 1969, Andrew E. Sweeny 1993, James T. Fitzgerald 1970, Francis X. McCarthy 1994, J. Gibbs MacVeigh 1971, Stephen M. D. Burns 1995, P. Declan O’Sullivan 1972, Jerry A. Powell 1996, Thomas L. Finn 1973, Thomas J. Clarke 1997, Michael J. Conaton 1974, James M. Dolan 1998, Timothy D. Clarke 1975, Michael J. Dammarell 1999, Thomas P. Tierney, Sr. 1976, Robert S. Powell, Jr. 2000, Rev. Dr. Robert W. Croskery 1977, James W. Halloran 2001, Timothy A. Garry, Jr. 1978, Dr. Charles M. Barrett 2002, John Finn Barrett 1979, James W. Patrick Clark, Sr. 2003, Neil J. O’Connor, Jr. 1980, Robert E. Manley 2004, Paul L. Lindsay, Jr. 1981, Thomas J. Clarke Jr., D.V.M. 2005, Michael K. Keating 1982, Hon. William J. Keating 2006, Tom Geoppinger 1983, William V. Finn 1984, Richard A. Castellini 1985, E. James Roche 1986, John A. Flanagan 1987, Stephen T. MacConnell

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