[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 90 (Tuesday, June 18, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1102]
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                   TRIBUTE TO SISTER HELEN M. FAULDS

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                         HON. THOMAS J. MANTON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 18, 1996

  Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Sister Helen 
M. Faulds.
  For over 40 years, Sister Helen has been a tireless servant of the 
church and has dedicated her life to ministry in education and the 
healthcare industry.
  In September 1949, Sister Helen entered the Congregation of the 
Sisters of Saint Joseph of Brentwood, NY. Since that time Sister Helen 
has held various assignments in elementary and secondary schools in 
Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island. Sister Helen has also served as a 
teacher, administrator, and principal.
  Mr. Speaker, along the way Sister Helen advanced her education by 
earning a masters degree in religious education from Providence College 
in 1965 and a masters degree in health services administration from 
George Washington University in 1982.
  In 1982, Sister Helen returned to New York and reported to St. John's 
Queens Hospital as associate executive director. Two years later Sister 
Helen was appointed executive director and has served in that capacity 
ever since.
  Mr. Speaker, as executive director of St. John's Queens Hospital, 
Sister Helen, through private donations, helped erect a hospital chapel 
and she has pioneered new hospital services including an AIDS and 
American heart center designations. Sister Helen has streamlined many 
hospital services and has advanced the hospital's computer system.
  Always aware of her ministry to people, Sister Helen implemented new 
community services including a bereavement group, Lamaze classes, and 
has helped to expand the volunteer system.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize the achievements of Sister Helen 
M. Faulds, and I know my colleagues will join me in honoring her 40 
plus years of ministry and service in education and healthcare and 
extending our heartfelt congratulations on her retirement.

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