[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 51 (Thursday, April 30, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E730-E731]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING SISTER LUCIA CECCOTTI

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                          HON. CARRIE P. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 30, 1998

  Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, May 2, 1998, Sister 
Lucia Ceccotti will retire after 35 years of caring from her duties as 
Principal and Executive Director of the Marian Center, which is located 
in my Congressional district. The Marian Center has educated and 
trained since 1963, many of the mentally handicapped young men and 
women of South Florida. Her devotion to her children is evidence of her 
commitment to the ideals of God.
  Born in Pisa, Italy, Sister Lucia Ceccotti joined the Institute of 
the Sisters of St. Joseph Cottolengo at the age of 18. In Italy, she 
served as principal of a high school, Mistress of the Postulants, 
Visitor General, and General Secretary and Counselor of her beloved 
congregation.
  In addition to certificates and degrees in teaching, nursing, and 
Italian language from various Italian institutions, Sister Lucia holds 
a Master of Science degree in Administration and Special Education from 
St. Thomas University in Miami.
  Outside of the Marian Center, Sister Lucia has served the parish of 
St. Philip in various capacities since November 1985. She has given her 
services, love, and dedication to all with whom she has had contact.
  Were all people as humble and loving as Sister Lucia, this world 
would certainly be a better place. We are each blessed to have had 
Sister with us and we have all benefited, directly or indirectly, from 
her efforts.
  I thank Sister Lucia for her work and wish her Godspeed in her new 
endeavors. I am certain that the Lord will watch over you every step of 
the way.

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