[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 79 (Friday, May 12, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1021]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     HONORING MSGR. JOHN J. DOHERTY

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 12, 1995
  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, 1995 makes two major milestones in the life 
of Msgr. John Doherty. On January 27, he celebrated his 15th 
anniversary in the priesthood and on June 25, he will celebrate his 
farewell mass at Saint Gabriel's Parish, located in my congressional 
district.
  What stands out most about Monsignor Doherty is not only his 
commitment to his faith but his commitment to his community. The 
Monsignor was a founding member and for 14 years, a member of the board 
of directors of the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition, a 
neighborhood activist group, credited with the rehabilitation of the 
Bronx, restoring financial reinvestment by banks and insurance 
companies and the rebuilding of scores of homes and apartment houses in 
the north Bronx.
  Monsignor Doherty has been the recipient of the Riverdalian of the 
Year award from the Riverdale Community Council, the Good Neighbor 
Award from Neighborhood House as well as numerous citations from the 
New York State Legislature and the New York City Council. Monsignor 
Doherty also honored us by offering the opening prayer for a session of 
the U.S. House of Representatives.
  I join with the people of the Bronx in honoring Msgr. John Doherty 
and thank him for his years of service.


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