[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 6 (Tuesday, February 1, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: February 1, 1994]
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                    HONORING MSGR. THOMAS J. HARTMAN

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 1, 1994

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join with my constituents 
of the Fifth Congressional District and the members of TELICARE in 
honoring Msgr. Thomas J. Hartman.
  TELICARE, a broadcast facility owned and operated by the Diocese of 
Rockville Centre, is now celebrating its 25th year. This organization 
has served to bring quality programming into 65 parochial schools and 
more than half a million homes. The schools receive courses related to 
the curriculum requisites for every grade level from Kindergarten to 
junior high school. The participating schools in turn receive programs 
that are spiritual, ecumenical and value oriented for all types of 
people.
  Monsignor Hartman is well known for his priestly dedication, most 
extraordinary talent, and a sensitive love of people. He is best 
described as enthusiastic, outgoing, community involved, and future 
oriented. Father Tom was immediately recognized as the right man for 
TELICARE. He is a warm outgoing person, a media natural. His article 
``If St. Paul Were Alive Today, He Would Go to the Media'' stresses the 
value of a religious presence in the media through which families can 
grow closer and develop spiritual and moral fibre.
  Father Tom has gained national prominence for his appearances on 
television on the show ``The God Squad'' with Rabbi Marc Gellman. In 
addition, he has his own show, ``TELICARE Presents'' as well as a radio 
show, ``Journies Through Rock.'' His many publications include ``A 
Moment With Fr. Tom,'' and several that he coauthored with Rabbi Marc 
Gellman, ``Where Does God Live?'' and ``How Do You Spell God?''
  He has been recognized by many professional organizations and has won 
an Emmy, a Christopher, a Folio, and three honorary doctorates.
  Mr. Speaker, in a time when we look for heroes and leaders to provide 
direction to our lives, it is most fortunate that we have been blessed 
by the presence of Father Tom.

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