[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 101 (Wednesday, July 16, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1436]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF SISTER FRANCINE NOLAN

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                             HON. RON KLINK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 16, 1997

  Mr. KLINK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Sister Francine 
Nolan on her retirement after 48 years of service to the Diocese of 
Pittsburgh and Greensburg, PA.
  Sister Francine graduated from St. Xavier in 1948 and has been 
touching people's lives ever since. Having been raised in Pittsburgh's 
St. Paul Orphanage, Sister Francine devoted her life to giving back to 
the diocese and to teaching God's children. Since 1949, she has taught 
at various area schools.
  Throughout her career Sister Francine has been recognized for her 
achievements. In 1975 Sister Francine was recognized as the National 
Teacher of the Year and in 1976 she was named the Pennsylvania Teacher 
of the Year. The people of western Pennsylvania are truly blessed to 
have had sister Francine as a part of their education community.
  Sister Francine Nolan epitomizes the spirit of sharing and caring 
that makes our Nation great. Her legacy of teaching children will live 
on through those who have had the opportunity to work and learn with 
her. The French satirist Voltaire said that ``We must cultivate our 
garden.'' Sister Francine, you have cultivated your garden and now it 
is time to sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
  So my fellow colleagues, it is with great pleasure that I urge you to 
join me in commending Sister Francine for her achievements. She has 
touched the lives of all who have known her and has demonstrated a 
commitment to service that the Diocese of Pittsburgh and Greensburg, as 
well as the entire fourth congressional district, can be proud of.

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