[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 64 (Friday, May 20, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: May 20, 1994]
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THE REVEREND WILLIAM F. LeMOYNE WAS POPULAR PRIEST IN SCHUYLERVILLE, NY

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                        HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 20, 1994

  Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, for many Catholics in Schuylerville, NY, 
the Reverend William F. LeMoyne was the only priest they have ever 
known.
  Father LeMoyne has retired after 45 years in the priesthood. A 
French-Canadian, Father LeMoyne moved to the northeastern United States 
for his pastoral training. In 1949, he was ordained in Albany's 
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. After several other 
assignments, Father LeMoyne came to Notre Dame de Lourdes Visitation 
Church in Schuylerville.
  Although many changes have taken place, both in the world and in the 
Catholic Church since that 1949 ordination, Father LeMoyne, according 
to everyone who knows him, has remained a dedicated and accessible 
priest, involved in the community, and gifted with the knack of getting 
his parishioners involved.
  Whenever a priest of long-standing retires, his replacement is likely 
to be confronted with reminders of the way his successor used to do 
things. Typical of Father LeMoyne's graciousness is the effort he is 
making to ease the transition to a new pastor.
  The affection of non-Catholics for Father LeMoyne is equally strong. 
Indeed, at the recent farewell for him many of Schuylerville's civic 
organizations took part, including the local fire department and 
emergency squad.
  I would like this House to pay its own tribute. Mr. Speaker, I ask 
all Members to join me in commending Father William LeMoyne for his 
years of devotion to the priesthood and his flock, and to wish him many 
enjoyable retirement years.

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