[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 91 (Tuesday, June 6, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1159]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   TRIBUTE TO THE CHURCH OF ST. MARGARET MARY ON ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 6, 1995
  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, June 4 will mark the 75th anniversary of 
the Roman Catholic parish of St. Margaret Mary in Manhattan Beach. 
Though small in membership, the church of St. Margaret Mary remains one 
of the largest parishes in the Dioceses of New York. This church has 
provided strong leadership to the community of Manhattan Beach, while 
serving as a role model to other small Catholic churches within the 
dioceses. Since 1928, the families of Manhattan Beach have maintained 
an active membership to St. Margaret Mary's Church. In honor of this 
anniversary celebration, I rise to salute the generations of 
parishioners who have made St. Margaret Mary's Church a valuable 
addition to New York's spiritual community.
  The history of St. Margaret Mary's Church is characterized by 
courage, strength, and a will to survive during difficult times. For 
over 75 years, parishioners have overcome severe financial obstacles, 
often threatening the very existence of the church. Yet, the church and 
its members fought hard to keep it functioning. By maintaining a strong 
sense of unity throughout the years, the parishioners of St. Margaret 
Mary's Church have successfully preserved the character and vitality of 
the Manhattan Beach community.
  On this most joyous anniversary celebration, the Church of St. 
Margaret Mary remains a beacon of strength and hope for every Catholic 
church in New York. May the families and future parishioners of St. 
Margaret Mary's be blessed with the good fortune of celebrating many 
more anniversary celebrations well into the future.


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