[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 160 (Thursday, November 13, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2354-E2355]
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                      THE LAYMEN'S RETREAT LEAGUE

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                            HON. CURT WELDON

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 13, 1997

  Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
and congratulate the Laymen's Retreat League as they celebrate the 75th 
anniversary of the opening of their retreat center St. Joseph's-in the-
Hills in Malvern, PA.

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  Located on 125 wooded acres in beautiful Malvern, PA, St. Joseph's-
in-the-Hills is owned and operated by the Laymen's Retreat League and 
is the United States' oldest and largest lay-owned retreat center. 
Since its gates first opened 75 years ago, more than one million 
people--individuals of every race, creed, and walk of life--have 
visited St. Joseph's-in-the-Hills.
  With its peaceful and serene woodland shrines, St. Joseph's-in-the-
Hills, or Malvern as the retreat house is commonly called, provides a 
unique atmosphere for spiritual reflection. At a time when an 
increasing number of Americans are seeking moral guidance, St. 
Joseph's-in-the-Hills is providing and important service, helping 
people to renew and strengthen themselves spiritually. This year, more 
than twenty thousand people will visit Malvern and I know that in the 
future the Laymen's Retreat League will continue to expand its mission 
for the American people.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me the congratulating the 
Laymen's Retreat League as they mark the 75th anniversary of St. 
Joseph's-in-the-Hills and in extending this fine organization our best 
wishes for another successful 75 years.

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