[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 89 (Friday, May 26, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1138-E1139]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 TRIBUTE TO FATHER GEORGE THOMAS BROWNE

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 1995
  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Father George 
Thomas Browne. Father Browne is the pastor at St. Angela Parish in 
Roseville, MI and on June 4 he will celebrate the 40th anniversary of 
his ordination as a priest.
  It is my sincere pleasure to congratulate Father Browne on what I am 
sure is a proud anniversary. The devotion he has displayed to his faith 
and the community over these past 40 years is an inspiration. In 
addition to the many parishes at which he has served as pastor, Father 
Browne has also been a chaplain for Sinai Hospital in Detroit, the 
Marine City Fire Department, the blue Water Fire Fighters, and the 
Knights of Columbus.
  Many people depend on the emotional, educational, and spiritual 
support provided by their pastor or chaplain. Too often, many human 
needs are left unsatisfied in the secular world and I know that he has 
conscientiously attempted to see those need met. Whether saying a 
Sunday morning Mass or serving as a Archdiocesan school board member, 
which he did in the late 60's, Father Browne has dedicated his life to 
the Lord's work.
  I am always impressed by the many people committed to improving our 
communities. And, I am always pleased when constituents ask me to 
recognize the contributions of such an [[Page E1139]] individual. 
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to meet with about 90 
students from St. Angela School. On June 2, many of these same students 
along with their teachers and families will be holding a special mass 
and liturgy for Father Browne. I was pleased to meet the students and 
their chaperones and am grateful that I was asked by them to officially 
recognize Father Browne on his anniversary. It is always privilege to 
pay tribute to someone who is so well respected by members of the 
community.
  As a former seminarian, I feel a certain affinity with Father Browne. 
Although our paths have differed, I am pleased that Father Browne and I 
are able to share a constituency. I commend him for his work and faith 
and wish him continued success in his role as a religious leader.
  I ask my colleagues to please join me in offering heartfelt 
congratulations to Father George Browne on this momentous milestone.


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