[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 137 (Monday, October 5, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1910]
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HONORING THE VERY REVEREND FATHER STEVAN STEPANOV FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS 
   OF SERVICE TO ST. ELIJAH SERBIAN CHURCH IN ALIQUIPPA, PENNSYLVANIA

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                             HON. RON KLINK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 5, 1998

  Mr. KLINK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an exceptional 
individual, the Very Reverend Father Stevan Stepanov of Aliquippa, PA.
  This year, Father Stevan celebrates the twenty-fifth anniversary of 
serving the Aliquippa parish and the thirty-fifth anniversary of his 
ordination into the Orthodox priesthood.
  Born and educated in Yugoslavia, Father Stevan moved to this country 
with his family to begin his career as a Deacon to the Serbian Orthodox 
Diocese in America. He became a United States citizen, earned a 
Master's Degree at the University of Pittsburgh, and strove to be a 
good husband and father.
  As the parish priest in Aliquippa, he quickly established himself as 
an outstanding priest and helped to build the reputation of Aliquippa 
as one of the finest, most active Serbian Orthodox communities in 
America. Father Stevan has maintained the spiritual vitality of the 
Orthodox church service. He has rejuvenated holiday traditions that are 
centuries old. He has served as teacher to generations of young and old 
parishioners. He founded the summer camp and served as advisor and 
supporter for its Sunday School, Youth Group, KCC, Church Choir, Junior 
Choir, Mother's Club, Men's Club, and other organizations.
  Through these many years, Father Stevan has enjoyed the support and 
good counsel of his wife, Ana. Her strength, humor, and patience have 
allowed Father Stevan to devote the many hours and much energy to his 
work in the parish.
  Mr. Speaker, once again I want to commend Father Stevan for his 
service to the St. Elijah Serbian Church and the greater Aliquippa 
community and wish him many more years of good health and good work. He 
is a credit to his people and his vocation and an inspiration to all 
citizens of the Fourth Congressional District of Pennsylvania.
  I hope that all of my colleagues will join me in recognizing the 
exemplary work of a truly extraordinary man.

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