[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 51 (Tuesday, May 3, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: May 3, 1994]
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                    TRIBUTE TO FATHER GEORGE McKENNA

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 3, 1994

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Father George 
McKenna on the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.
  Father McKenna, who will be retiring on June 10 after 45 years as a 
parish priest, deserves to be recognized for his outstanding service 
while ministering to the Chicagoland community. Father McKenna was 
instrumental in initiating efforts that led to the opening of Midway 
Airport chapel. He was able to encourage the cooperation and support of 
Midway Airlines and the city of Chicago's Department of Aviation to 
make this chapel a reality. Father McKenna's kindness and leadership 
has served the Southwest Side well.
  Father McKenna's retirement will allow him to devote his full 
attention to his position as chaplain of the Midway Airport chapel. I 
hope my colleagues will join me in my congratulations to Father George 
McKenna as he dedicates himself fulltime to the ministry of our Midway 
community and the travelers passing through its gates.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize my friend, Father George 
McKenna, for dedicating himself to the welfare of his parishioners and 
the betterment of our community. As he celebrates his golden jubilee, I 
urge my colleagues to join me in wishing him the best in the years to 
come.

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