[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 82 (Thursday, June 6, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1023]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             FATHER HEINDL CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF MINISTRY

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                     HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 6, 1996

  Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Father Elmer 
William Joseph Heindl as he celebrates 60 years of ministry. Father 
Heindl is a remarkable man of faith who has devoted his entire life to 
the service of God and his parishioners.
  Father Heindl began his career as a priest in 1936. Shortly after he 
responded to the calling from God, he dutifully responded to the 
calling of our country by serving as an army chaplain in World War II 
to comfort and care for our troops. He came home after 7 years of 
service as the most decorated chaplain to serve in World War II. His 
dedication to veterans is exemplified by his continued service as 
chaplain to several veterans groups both in the Rochester area and 
across the country.
  Upon his return from World War II, Father Heindl served in a number 
of parishes in upstate New York until his retirement in 1980. Well into 
his retirement, Father Heindl remains active in the parish of Saint 
Charles Borromeo in Rochester, NY. He spends a great deal of time 
visiting with the children in Saint Charles Borromeo School. In 1994 
Heindl House was dedicated on the Saint Charles property as the home 
for the Saint Charles preschool program and the site of the Saint 
Charles before school after school day care program.
  Father Heindl is to be commended for his selfless dedication to all 
of his parishioners throughout his 60 years of ministry. The Rochester 
community is proud of him and honored that he chooses to spend his time 
working in the Saint Charles Borromeo Church. I believe Father Heindl 
and his lifetime commitment to the spiritual fulfillment of others 
warrants the recognition of all of my colleagues as well.

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