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Donald M. Payne: I urge the support of House Concurrent Resolution 285. As a father of three, grandfather of triplet grandchildren and…

On the recordJune 23, 2010
I urge the support of House Concurrent Resolution 285. As a father of three, grandfather of triplet grandchildren and another--four grandchildren, and one great grandchild, I certainly am here to say that I think that Father's Day is a wonderful day. I was very privileged to have my children take me to a wonderful brunch, as they do every Father's Day. Mr. Speaker, I ask the House to vote in favor of this resolution.
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Donald M. Payne
New Jersey
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Jun 23, 2010

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The speaker is advocating for House Concurrent Resolution 285, which honors Father's Day.

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