Senator Kelly Joins Stratford Officials to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day [Stratford Star]

Article as it appeared in the Stratford Star on March 14, 2013

Irish flag flies over Town Hall
By Greg Reilly

Stratford officials celebrated St. Patrick’s Day a wee bit early, Friday morning, March 15, with a raisin’ o the Irish flag, Stratford High School Band playing, installation of a special Mayor of the Day, and selection of a winner in the Best Irish Soda Bread contest.

Mayor of the Day Tom Malloy offers Irish blessing while the other Mayor, John Harkins, left, and State Senator Kevin Kelly join the festivities at Town Hall March 15. (Credit: Greg Reilly)

With top-ranking police and fire officers at attention, State Senator Kevin Kelly presided. Mayor John Harkins named Town Council former Chairman Tom Malloy “Mayor for the Day.” Malloy offered an Irish blessing and invited all guests and dignitaries into the council chambers for coffee and soda bread.

Kelly and Malloy both selected Jamie Johnson’s soda bread as their favorite. A tie-breaking vote was not needed.