[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 22 (Wednesday, February 26, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E323]
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           SALUTE TO THE EFFORTS OF HOSANNA INDUSTRIES, INC.

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                             HON. RON KLINK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 26, 1997

  Mr. KLINK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute the First Presbyterian 
Church of Bakerstown, PA, and its mission Hosanna Industries, Inc. This 
remarkable organization, led by executive director Donn Ed, has offered 
and delivered its construction services to over 340 structures in my 
district and across the United States.
  Founded in 1990, Hosanna Industries, Inc. has donated labor, 
materials, and faith to victims of impoverishment and disaster. 
Dedicated to helping whenever the need arises, Hosanna epitomizes the 
community involvement needed to make the world a better place.
  It is with great pride that I approach the House of Representatives 
today to commend Hosanna Industries on their most recent endeavor. 
Reaching out in a time of crisis to help heal the wounds of a heinous 
crime, Hosanna Industries will be traveling to the rural Arkansas town 
of Chelford to rebuild the St. Mark's Missionary Baptist Church. Their 
church destroyed by arson, St. Mark's members have been without their 
place of worship since November 1995. With the help of the Christian 
Church Disciples of Christ, 15 missionaries from Hosanna Industries 
will travel to Tyronza, AR, on March 16 to begin a 9-day quest to 
rebuild St. Mark's Church in time for their Easter celebration.
  As Members of Congress, we can legislate against the burning, 
desecrating, and destruction of religious property, but our strongest 
weapon against the purveyors of hatred is the strength of the people in 
groups like Hosanna Industries and their search to expose the goodness 
of man.
  I would like to take this opportunity to thank Hosanna Industries for 
their past and future efforts. In the words of project coordinator Mike 
Killian, ``you bring light where there is dark and love where there is 
bitterness.'' Your spirit, faith, and peaceful offerings are a true 
commitment to the people of not only your worship community but also 
your congressional district and the United States of America. On behalf 
of all the Members of Congress, I thank you for all you have done to 
make right, the wrongs of society. Your contributions have not gone 
unnoticed.

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