[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 121 (Monday, September 14, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1710]
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         IN HONOR OF THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. PROCOP PARISH

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 14, 1998

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the St. Procop Parish 
for its year long celebration of serving in the Cleveland Community for 
125 years.
  After the large migration of Bohemian people to Cleveland in the late 
1800's, St. Procop was established to serve Czech Catholics living on 
the west side of Cleveland. Throughout the decades, St. Procop has 
provided a rich atmosphere of spiritual, social and educational growth 
to its members.
  As an urban parish, the parishioners have a healthy sense of respect 
for tradition, a commitment to faith, and a friendly welcoming 
atmosphere for all people. For over a century, the St. Procop Parish 
has been a viable Catholic presence in the city and today still 
continues to convey it's mission of Christ.
  As the St. Procop continues to be a Christ-centered, hope-filled 
community, the church perseveres to face the needs and challenges of 
the community through: celebrating, evangelizing, teaching, caring and 
participating.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in praising the St. Procop 
Parish, a diverse, charitable and caring parish dedicated to improving 
the community of Cleveland on their 125th anniversary.

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