[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 79 (Tuesday, June 21, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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              TRIBUTE TO REV. FATHER LAWRENCE T. GAUTHIER

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                            HON. BART STUPAK

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 21, 1994

  Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to the attention of my 
colleagues the outstanding work done by a great leader in my 
congressional district, The Reverend Father Lawrence T. Gauthier. On 
the occasion of his retirement from the position of pastor at the 
congregation of St. Louis the King in Marquette, MI, it is most fitting 
to pay tribute to a man who has dedicated his life to providing 
leadership in both education and the spiritual guidance of the people 
of northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.
  Father Lawrence T. Gauthier started his education at the Salvatorial 
Seminary, St. Nazianz, WI and earned his Ph.d. in classical and 
philosophy studies at St. Francis Major Seminary in Milwaukee. He 
finished his theological studies at St. John's Seminary in Plymouth, 
MI, from 1952 to 1955. He was ordained a priest on June 4, 1955, at St. 
Peter's Cathedral and celebrated his first mass on June 5, 1955.
  Since his ordination, Father Gauthier's ministry has included a 
variety of positions. Not only his primary role as a leader of 
spiritual lives, but, as well, that of a leader in the greater 
community and a teacher of children. Notably, his tenure as both a 
teacher and principal of Loretto Catholic High School, Sault Ste. 
Marie, MI, as well as a professorship in Dogmatic studies at Marymount 
College in Virginia. Father Lawrence T. Gauthier continued his service 
to the community's youth by later assuming leadership roles for the 
regional catholic school system. While serving as regional 
superintendent of catholic schools, deputy superintendent and, finally, 
superintendent of schools for the Diocesan Department of Education 
Father Gauthier established himself as a truly dedicated and caring 
member of the faith.
  His later devotion to his parishes of St. Michael's and St. Louis the 
King, both of Marquette, demonstrated his commitment to the service of 
his community. In his retirement, my congressional district has not 
only lost the services of a great leader, but indeed a great man. It is 
with great pride and pleasure that I formally congratulate Father 
Gauthier on the accomplishments of his career, and boldly charge that 
his legacy of service and commitment be held in the memory of upcoming 
and future leaders who strive to follow the example he set. Father 
Gauthier, I thank you for teaching through action and for providing an 
exemplary role model for your community. I sincerely hope that your 
influence will linger and that your future holds as many joyful and 
fulfilling days as your past. Thank you.

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