[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 77 (Friday, June 17, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: June 17, 1994]
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                     TRIBUTE TO FATHER JOHN CONDIT

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 17, 1994

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute to Father John Condit, 
an outstanding Missourian and former Navy chaplain who recently passed 
away at the age of 74. His professionalism and devotion to duty were 
admired by all who knew him.
  After finishing his secondary education in Jefferson City, MO, and 
attending both the St. Louis Preparatory Seminary and Kenrick Seminary, 
Father Condit was ordained for the Archdiocese of St. Louis in 1953. He 
then served as the associate pastor of several parishes in the State.
  Father John Condit was not only respected for his commitment to his 
parishioners, but also for his service to the U.S. armed services as a 
Navy chaplain. Father Condit received his commission in 1953 and served 
the Navy in this capacity for 20 years when he retired with the rank of 
captain. He dedicated the remainder of his years to serving as the 
pastor for the St. Francis Xavier Church in Taos, MO.
  Father Condit also demonstrated his service to others through his 
involvement with veterans organizations, the Kiwanis Club and the 
American Legion. Father John Condit was deeply committed to his faith, 
his country and his parishioners. He will be missed not only by his 
many friends, but by the community he served for so many years.

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