[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 135 (Thursday, October 2, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1920]
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                 REPORT FROM INDIANA--REV. PAUL KNECHT

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                         HON. DAVID M. McINTOSH

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 1, 1997

  Mr. McINTOSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to deliver my Report from 
Indiana. This week, I would like to share a special story of a dear and 
wonderful friend--Rev. Paul Knecht of Richmond, Indiana.
  Reverend Knecht has recently retired after serving over 31 years as 
the executive director of Wernle Children's Home in Wayne County. 
Wernle Home is a dear place for both Ruthie and me. On many occasions 
we have visited our friends at Wernle. We've forged friendships with 
both the children and the wonderful people who care for them.
  Working with abused and troubled children requires a special person, 
a special love, a special faith, and a special heart. Reverend Knecht 
is and was a special man.
  Reverend Knecht dedicated his life to helping abused and troubled 
children all across Indiana. His service to God, his church and the 
needy children of Wernle Home will leave a loving presence of 
acceptance and stability in the lives of thousands of children who came 
to Wernle.
  So today, I would like to commend the efforts for Rev. Paul Knecht. 
As he retires after 31 years of service, he will be missed. His life 
work has touched so many people, so many people and lives forever.
  That Mr. Speaker is my Report from Indiana.

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