[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 116 (Thursday, August 1, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1454]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     ST. ANTHONY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH

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                         HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR.

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 1, 1996

  Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 75th anniversary 
of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, the first Catholic Church in Broward 
County. The church was constructed of formidable gray stone hauled in 
from the quarries of northern Florida and was dedicated in December 
1921. There are 251 parishioners at the time of construction and it was 
decided that a school was needed. In 1926, St. Anthony School became 
the first Catholic school in Broward County.
  Today there are more than 1,500 parishioners and the current pastor, 
Father Timothy G. Hannon, ministers to his parish in the grand 
tradition of the past. It has been a joy for me and my family to be 
parishioners and partake of the sacraments and blessings available. My 
children attended St. Anthony's School and both my daughters were 
married in the beauty of the Church sanctuary. I know from personal 
experience that our church has the longest aisle in Fort Lauderdale.
  Members of the parish and the community are joining in 1996 to 
celebrate 75 years in Fort Lauderdale. We look forward to meeting again 
in 25 years to celebrate the 100th anniversary of our beautiful 
spiritual home.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring St. 
Anthony's Catholic Church for its 75 years of service to our community.

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