William R. Keating

Moldova Support Act of 2026

in committee

The U.S.-European Nuclear Energy Cooperation Act of 2025

in committee

To establish a National and Nuclear Risk Reduction Center within the Department of State, and for other purposes.

in committee

“Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the life of Stephen ``Steve'' Greeley. Born on December 30, 1952, in Boston, Massachusetts, to parents Tom and Dolly Greeley, Steve was raised as the third of six children in a lively and loving Irish-Catholic home on Westwood Road in Somerville. Steve often spoke fondly of his childhood and the Sisters of St. Catherine's who educated him, especially Sister Anacleta, whose name he chose at confirmation, a choice that brought laughter to his family for many years. Steve attended Matignon High School, where he made many lifelong friends, and spent his summers caddying at Belmont Country Club, which he viewed as one of his greatest learning experiences. Taking the advice to pursue a post-graduate year before college, Steve attended Phillips Exeter Academy, an experience he described as being one right out of a movie that also broadened his worldview and led him to the University of Pennsylvania. Wherever Steve went, he was able to make meaningful friendships and connect with people from all different backgrounds. This was no different at Penn, where Steve was elected President of the Class of 1975, just as he was at St. Catherine's and Matignon High School. Steve went on to attend Harvard Law School, where he could bike to class from his childhood home. During his time at Harvard, Steve met the love of his life and wife of nearly five decades, Jan Reilly, at the Casablanca in Harvard Square. Steve and Jan would later move to Scituate, where they raised their five kids, Steve Jr., Jack, Mike, Tommy, and Megan. Steve taught them to swim, sail, play tennis, and golf along the ``Irish Riviera'' at Hatherly Country Club and the Scituate Harbor Yacht Club. Known as Coach Greeley to many, Steve dedicated himself to coaching his kids as well as thousands of young hockey players and served as a mentor far beyond the rink and field. Steve's professional career included more than 25 years practicing law with his partners on Franklin Street before leading the American Ireland Fund in Boston, where he revitalized the organization and strengthened ties to Ireland. In retirement, Steve faced Parkinson's disease with courage and unwavering support from Jan and his children. Above all, Steve enjoyed spending time with his growing family, including his 10 grandchildren, Reilly, Sloane, Nina, Caroline, Matthew, George, Seamus, Tommy, Harper, and Whit. Sadly, we lost Steve too soon at the age of 73 on March 24, 2026. Steve leaves behind a legacy defined by his commitment to his faith, service, leadership, and family. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Stephen Greeley, and I ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing his remarkable life and the enduring impact he had on his community and all those who were fortunate enough to know him. ____________________”

2026-05-04 · Government Reform

“Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Celeste Madden as she celebrates her 100th birthday. The daughter of Vincenzo and Elena Cicora, Celeste was raised in Brockton, Massachusetts, alongside her siblings Anthony and Anne. After graduating from Brockton High School in 1944, Celeste worked in a dress shop and as a teacher's aide, and a few years later married Timothy Madden. Together, they raised their four daughters, Elena, Marie, Teresa, and Cathy, and retired to Falmouth in 1986. Over the years, Celeste enjoyed gardening, doing yardwork, and travelling the country with her husband in their camper. Today, Celeste enjoys doing crossword puzzles, reading, watching historical programs, for which she is grateful for the closed captioning on her tv, and spending time with her 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. On January 17, 2026. Celeste will celebrate her 100th birthday. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Celeste Madden, and I ask that my colleagues join me in celebrating a century well lived and wishing Celeste many more years of health and happiness. ____________________”

2026-01-16 · Government Reform

“Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the life of Cynthia Ann Rodrigues of Westport, Massachusetts. Born to parents, Joseph and Laurine Botelho, Cynthia was raised in Fall River, Massachusetts, where she gained a passion for protecting workers' rights from a young age. At 16, Cynthia began working in the garment industry as a machine operator and became an active organizer with her union, the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union, which eventually became UNITE-HERE, AFL-CIO. Cynthia's people skills and competence helped her to efficiently resolve disagreements on the shop floor, which quickly gained her recognition among her colleagues. Over the years, she continued to move through the ranks of the union, starting as a steward and eventually becoming a business agent, notably one of the first female business agents on the New England Joint Board. Throughout her decades with UNITE-HERE, AFL-CIO, Cynthia established English classes in union shops across New England and was responsible for managing and overseeing the collective bargaining agreements of over 1,500 members across the New England region. After working as a business agent for 22 years, Cynthia retired from UNITE-HERE, AFL-CIO in 2005, but she never fully retired from her work as a labor activist and organizer. For 30 years, Cynthia served as the President of the Greater Southeastern Massachusetts Labor Council and was elected Secretary- Treasurer of the New Bedford/Cape Cod Labor Council prior to her role as president. Additionally, she was Vice President of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO, representing Southeastern Massachusetts until 2017, and served on the Steering Committee and Advisory Board of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Labor Education Center. Sadly, we lost Cynthia too soon at the age of 81 on January 1, 2026. In addition to her impactful work as a union organizer, Cynthia enjoyed spending time with her friends and loved ones, camping, playing Bingo, and supporting the Wish Come True organization and was the beloved wife of the late John Rodrigues. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Cynthia Rodrigues, and I ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing her commitment to supporting and advancing workers' rights and bettering the lives of those around her. ____________________”

2026-01-16 · Labor