[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 48 (Thursday, April 28, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                 RECOGNITION OF REV. JOSEPH COSCHIGNANO

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                      HON. GEORGE J. HOCHBRUECKNER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 28, 1994

  Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding Long Island citizen on the occasion of his 25th anniversary 
to the priesthood. On May 31, Rev. Joseph Coschignano, the pastor of 
St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church in Rocky Point, NY, will reach this 
milestone.
  Father Coschignano was named pastor of St. Anthony's in June 1989. 
Among his contributions to the community was the completion of the 
parish building so that more than 1,000 children could receive 
religious instruction. During this time, adult education programs have 
flourished. Soccer, basketball, and baseball sports teams for youths 
have been formed, and a parish outreach ministry has been established 
to serve those in need. These are but a few of the many programs that 
owe their success to Father Coschignano's leadership.
  In addition, this well-loved pastor meets regularly with other 
religious leaders in the area to actively address community needs. 
Father Coschignano worked diligently to ensure that the rerouting of a 
State road was done in such a way as not to disrupt the children's 
athletic program nor harm the small business area of Rocky Point.
  Mr. Speaker, Father Coschignano serves not only the people of his 
parish but all those who live in the Rocky Point area. It is with great 
pleasure that I join with his family, friends, and the parishioners of 
St. Anthony's to honor him and celebrate his 25th anniversary.

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