[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 154 (Friday, September 29, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1882]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL

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                        HON. WILLIAM J. MARTINI

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 29, 1995

  Mr. MARTINI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
the centennial celebration of St. Mary's Hospital in Passaic, NJ.
  The celebration began Sunday, August 13, 1995, and events continued 
throughout the week. St. Mary's is dear to me not only because I was 
born there, but also because it is a beacon for the community. Advanced 
medical specialists and eternal charity have come to characterize this 
establishment. For 100 years St. Mary's has served the people of 
Passaic County; its longevity is a testament to its success. I have no 
doubt that generations to come will be the beneficiaries of St. Mary's 
loyal service.
  In 1895, St. Mary's opened her doors to the public in the old St. 
Nicholas Young Men's Parish Center as a 20-bed emergency hospital. 
Sponsored and staffed by the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth, St. 
Mary's Hospital continues, ``the healing mission of Jesus by responding 
to the changing health care needs of the communities we serve.'' The 
mission statement and goal of the Sisters of Charity is embodied by the 
staff of St. Mary's and illustrated every day through their gentle care 
and kind hearts.
  St. Mary's Hospital remains a leader in the development and 
implementation of innovative medical procedures. The hospital's vision 
and altruism does not end there; St. Mary's continues to help those 
members of the community burdened by poverty. Their humanism is further 
illustrated through the practice of giving each patient one-on-one 
personal attention, thereby ensuring a comfortable and thorough 
diagnosis of their ailment.
  Through dedication and love St. Mary's Hospital has healed millions 
of lives both spiritually and medically. By opening their doors to 
those who cannot afford the medical attention they deserve, the 
hospital provides a service rarely seen in this day and age. This 
reiterates their loyalty to their mission which began 100 years ago.
  The centennial of this outstanding hospital demonstrates the 
exceptional dedication of a staff devoted to serving others for the 
betterment of their community.

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