[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 193 (Wednesday, December 6, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2301]
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                      TRIBUTE TO LA SALLE ACADEMY

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                             HON. JACK REED

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 6, 1995

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today and 
salute La Salle Academy, an outstanding educational institution in 
Rhode Island that is celebrating its 125th anniversary.
  Following in the tradition of the 17th century religious educator, 
John Baptist de La Salle, Rev. Michael Tierney established an 
institution in Providence, RI that espoused Catholic ideals and 
principles. In 1871, he invited the de La Salle Christian Brothers to 
teach at this parish school, and the Brothers' School was renamed La 
Salle Academy in 1876.
  Over the years, many generations of young men, and for the past 
decade, women, have attended La Salle Academy. In addition to receiving 
a quality education, these young people have been inspired to make a 
commitment to others as part of their education. Today, La Salle alumni 
have gone on to make significant contributions to nearly every walk of 
life in Rhode Island and throughout the Nation. Many have made 
significant contributions to our community as leaders in medicine, 
business, law, politics, religion, and education. Others have chosen to 
work directly with the poor and underprivileged.
  Many distinguished Rhode Islanders have graduated from La Salle, 
including two beloved Governors, Gov. J. Joseph Garrahy and the late 
Dennis J. Roberts, as well as two former Members of the U.S. Congress, 
Representative John E. Fogarty, class of 1930 and Representative Robert 
O. Tiernan, class of 1948. I am especially proud and honored to offer 
these words as a 1967 graduate of La Salle Academy.
  I would respectfully ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute 
to this Rhode Island academic institution as it celebrates 125 years of 
commitment to education and to our community.

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