[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 122 (Tuesday, September 15, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S10390]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO SISTER MARY MERCIA MORAN, R.S.M.

 Mr. REED. Mr. President, I rise to pay tribute to an 
outstanding woman in Rhode Island, Sister Mary Mercia Moran, R.S.M., 
who is celebrating her 50th year as a Religious Sister of Mercy.
  Originally from New York City, Sister Mary Mercia entered the 
Religious Sisters of Mercy in Providence on September 8, 1948. She made 
her Final Profession on August 15, 1954. Sister Mary Mercia has 
dedicated her life to educating the children of the Diocese of 
Providence. Since 1951, she has taught at several schools including: 
St. Patrick in Providence, St. Matthew in Cranston, St. Mary in 
Pawtucket and St. Brendan in East Providence. Since 1967, Sister Mary 
Mercia has been teaching Second Grade at Sacred Heart School in East 
Providence.
  I was fortunate enough to be her student at St. Matthew's School. She 
was, and is, an inspiring, demanding, and nurturing teacher. 
Generations of Rhode Island children have prospered because of her 
faithful dedication.
  Mr. President, I ask my colleagues to join me in commending Sister 
Mary Mercia for her many contributions to the children of Rhode Island 
and selfless dedication to helping others. 

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