[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 39 (Wednesday, April 13, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: April 13, 1994]
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          TRIBUTE TO FATHER THOMAS ``KNOBBY'' WALSH, O.S.F.S.

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                         HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 13, 1994

  Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Father Thomas 
``Knobby'' Walsh, a legend in the Philadelphia community and at 
Northeast Catholic High School for nearly 30 years.
  In 1933, Father Walsh arrived at Northeast Catholic High School. 
Through several generations of students thereafter, he represented a 
stern set of ideals and a strict sense of discipline. However, it is 
Father Walsh's dedication that I believe to be his strongest 
characteristic. Throughout his life, he has shown extraordinary 
dedication to his faith, his community, and most importantly to his 
students.
  Through four decades, ``Knobby'' committed himself to helping the 
boys of Northeast Catholic mature mentally, emotionally, and 
spiritually. In the largest Catholic boys school in the world, Father 
Walsh made it a point to become personally involved and make an 
impression on every young man. Father Walsh's dedication to his 
students' development can be seen in the fine quality of successful 
young men that graduated from Northeast Catholic during his tenure.
  In addition to his success at Northeast Catholic, Father Walsh is to 
be commended for his remarkable service in the priesthood. In a few 
months, Father Walsh will be entering his 54th year as an Oblate.
  Mr. Speaker, I join the students, faculty and alumni of Northeast 
Catholic High School in honoring Father Thomas ``Knobby'' Walsh and 
recognizing his many years of commitment and dedication to his 
community.

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