BIO: Per Summer 1998 issue of "World of Hibernia" magazine, William M. Daley (then 49) was the U. S. Secretary of Commerce, beginning in 1997. Mr. Daley has a third generation connection to Ireland, his family having emigrated in the mid-1800s, their counties of origin Waterford and Cork, the family names Daley and Ghilfoyle. Having had a father like Richard J. Daley, mayor of Chicago from 1955-1976, it is not surprising that William Daley and his brothers were attracted to careers in government service. In 1998, his brother Richard had their father's old job as mayor, while John was a member of the Cook County Commissioners. William is the sibling who left the Windy City for an insider's role in Washington D.C. Having first gained national attention as the mastermind of the North American Free Trade Agreement, he is presently (1998) U. S. Secretary of Commerce. As head of the agency charged with formulating American trade policy, Daley has played an important role in! encouraging the business community to foster ties with Ireland. "Being able to visit Northern Ireland and representing the American government at this historic moment is a humbling experience," Daley confessed, clearly excited by the opportunity to contribute to a lasting peace in the homeland of his Daley ancestors, who hailed from Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.