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“FRIENDLY SONS OF ST. PATRICK HONOR JUDGE BLEWITT” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Justice was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E486 on March 17, 1997.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
FRIENDLY SONS OF ST. PATRICK HONOR JUDGE BLEWITT
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HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI
of pennsylvania
in the house of representatives
Monday, March 17, 1997
Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join with the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, Pittston, PA, in paying tribute to the Honorable U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas M. Blewitt. The judge will be the recipient of the W. Francis Swingle Irishman of the Year Award at their 83d annual St. Patricks' Day banquet. I am extremely pleased to have been asked to participate in this annual tradition.
Judge Blewitt was appointed on February 21, 1992, to an 8-year term. From January 1, 1986 through February 1992, he served as assistant Federal public defender in the Scranton division. From May 1984 to January 1986, he was assistant district attorney for Lackawanna County. From December 1972 to October 1980, he was a special investigator for the Pennsylvania Department of Justice, Bureau of Consumer Protection.
A graduate of Scranton Prep in 1968, he went on to the University of Scranton, Marywood College and earned his juris doctorate from Temple School of Law in 1983.
Mr. Speaker, Judge Blewitt is well deserving of this prestigious award not only for his professional accomplishments but for his sincere commitment and involvement in his community. He has served on the board of directors for the Friendship House Children's Center, Family Services of Lackawanna County, and is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association as well as the Federal Magistrate Judges Association.
Once again, I am pleased and proud to have the opportunity to bring judge Blewitt's accomplishments to the attention of my colleagues. I congratulate the judge on this fine honor and the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick on their 83d year.
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