[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 73 (Monday, June 13, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                    A TRIBUTE TO REV. STANLEY JAZBEC

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 13, 1994

  Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring your 
attention to the fine work and spiritual life of Rev. Stanley Jazbec of 
Joshua Tree, CA. Father Jazbec, who has demonstrated a remarkable 
dedication to the Catholic Church throughout his life will be 
celebrating his golden jubilee as a Roman Catholic priest this year.
  Father Jazbec began his service to the church by serving as a 
chaplain to his people in Yugoslavia during the German occupation of 
World War II. Due to the intolerance of the Catholic Church under 
Tito's Communist regime the reverend was forced into exile. It was 
during this time that he served as the auxiliary chaplain of the 
Underground until May 1945, when he escaped to Austria and then to 
Italy as a refugee. In 1948 he served as a spiritual director for 
Slovenian students studying at various universities in Spain.
  Following his time in Spain, Father Jazbec came to the United States 
where he served in the diocese of Bismark in North Dakota. In 1954 he 
was accepted by Bishop Buddy to come to the diocese of San Diego, and 
in 1978 he was asked by Bishop Straling to join the new diocese of San 
Bernardino. During this time Father Jazbec became a citizen of the 
United States, and he was dedicated to serving many areas throughout 
the low desert where he is currently the pastor emeritus of the St. 
Christopher of the Desert Catholic Church.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, the Catholic 
Church, and the members of the parishes that Father Jazbec has served 
throughout his life in honoring his extensive dedication to the church 
and its communities throughout his life time. Over the years Father 
Jazbec has touched the lives of many people in our community and our 
State and it is only fitting that the House recognize him today.

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