[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 29 (Wednesday, March 16, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: March 16, 1994]
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                TRIBUTE TO ST. MATTHIAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 16, 1994

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the people 
and history of St. Matthias Episcopal Church of Waukesha, Wi in 
recognition of its sesquicentennial anniversary.
  Chartered in 1844, St. Matthias' cornerstone was laid in 1851, 
marking it as the oldest church in the city of Waukesha. The faithful 
who worshipped and served throughout this history did so on a 
foundation of faith and perseverance and from their ranks came three 
Episcopal Bishops, Kemper, Well and Jacobus; and two former Wisconsin 
Governors, Barstow and Dreyfus. Today, that foundation remains firm and 
strong as the parishioners of St. Matthias continue their tradition of 
action and service.
  On this sesquicentennial anniversary of St. Matthias Episcopal 
Church, I am reminded of George Washington's circular to the States, 
dated June 8, 1783 in which he prays God ``to dispose us all, to do 
justice, to love mercy, and to comport ourselves with that charity, 
humility and pacific temper of mind, which were the characteristics of 
the Divine Author of our blessed religion, and without an humble 
imitation of whose example in these things, we can never hope to be a 
happy nation.''
  I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the members of St. 
Matthias parish on their 150th anniversary. Their continued commitment 
to faithful action and service is a blessing to our whole Nation.

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