[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 179 (Monday, November 13, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2167-E2168]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO FATHER JOSEPH NIEZGODA

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 13, 1995

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to rise today to 
congratulate Father Joseph Niezgoda, pastor of St. Stanislaus Church in 
East Chicago, IN. On Sunday, November 12, 1995, the parish of St. 
Stanislaus held a testimonial dinner to honor Father Joe for 25 years 
of faithful dedication to their mission.

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  On August 16, 1971, Father Joe graciously accepted the appointment of 
pastor of St. Stanislaus Church. This church is celebrating its 95th 
year of existence and proudly boasts a membership of several thousand 
parishioners.
  According to the parishioners, Father Joe's agreement with God and 
the bishop to take the responsibility of leading St. Stanislaus was a 
courageous step because his home parish was $700,000 in debt after 
rebuilding a school building, which was destroyed by fire. However, in 
Father Joe's 25 years of service to St. Stanislaus, he has worked 
exceptionally hard to pay off this enormous debt.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my other distinguished colleagues to 
applaud Father Joe for his extraordinary dedication to his calling. 
Indiana's First Congressional District is extremely blessed to have 
such a fine pastor in its presence.

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