[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 119 (Thursday, September 10, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1689]
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                         TRIBUTE TO HELEN DOYLE

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 10, 1998

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a woman who 
has diligently served the community for the past 50 years. Helen Doyle 
was enrolled as an honorary Augustinian at a ceremony on September 5 at 
St. Matthew Roman Catholic Church in my hometown of Flint, Michigan. 
The Very Reverend David Brecht O.S.A., the Prior Provincial of the 
Midwest Augustinians, officiated at the ceremony at the direction of 
the Augustinian General in Rome.
  Helen Doyle left her Irish home in 1948 seeking a new life in 
America. The life she found was not the one she had pictured when she 
stepped of the S.S. Marine Falcon in New York City 50 years ago. God 
had a vocation in mind for Helen, and once here, she discovered that 
vocation. She has devoted her entire adult life to making St. Matthew 
Parish a wonderful place of welcome and worship. Her cheerful demeanor 
brightened the lives of the priests, sisters, and brothers assigned to 
work at St. Matthew Parish. Helen assisted the new parishioners and was 
a familiar sight to the children attending St. Matthew School. She has 
enriched thousands of lives over the last 50 years.
  As a Roman Catholic, my faith plays a vital role in my life everyday. 
As a member of the House of Representatives, I consider it my duty to 
work toward improving and enhancing the quality of life for all 
persons. Helen Doyle is a person of such faith and her selfless 
dedication to the Church, its members and all humanity makes her an 
inspiration to me. She has lived her life jubilant in her faith and the 
place she holds in God's plan.
  On behalf of the citizens of the 9th Congressional District, I want 
to commend Helen for all she has done to promote and protect human 
dignity. I ask the House of Representatives to join with me today and 
pay tribute to an outstanding woman, Helen Doyle, as she is honored for 
50 years of service to the Augustinians and the St. Matthew Parish 
community.

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