[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 71 (Thursday, June 9, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                       TRIBUTE TO REVEREND MODEAN

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                            HON. HERB KLEIN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 8, 1994

  Mr. KLEIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join the congregation of the 
First Lutheran Church of Clifton as it honors Rev. Earl Modean on his 
retirement. For 35 years, he has demonstrated his devotion and 
commitment to the city of Clifton, NJ.
  Reverend Modean began his work for the congregation in 1960, when he 
guided the church's move to a larger facility. Since then, he has 
dedicated much of his service to the senior citizens of the area. His 
accomplishments include Evergreen Manor, a highly praised housing 
center for the elderly.
  Recently, Reverend Modean joined the efforts of Rev. Susannah Smith, 
another community leader, to aid the area's homeless. The First 
Lutheran Church has dedicated housing to the program, in addition to 
establishing a special day of prayer for the cause.
  Reverend Modean's contributions have touched the population of 
Clifton. He is a board member of the General Hospital Center at 
Passaic, and serves as chaplain for the fire department. Reverend 
Modean hopes that his retirement will allow him to spend more time with 
his children and grandchildren. Despite this, his service to the 
community will continue, as he seeks ``to take on a few challenges, 
particularly in the realm of housing for the elderly or needy.''
  It is with great pleasure that I ask my colleagues to honor Reverend 
Modean on this distinguished occasion. I know that he will be greatly 
missed by his congregation and the residents of Clifton. I wish him the 
best of luck in the future.

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