[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 131 (Friday, October 1, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2001-E2002]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


               IN HONOR OF REVEREND MONSIGNOR LEO TELESZ

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 30, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Reverend 
Monsignor Leo Telesz as he is being recognized by the Polonia 
Foundation of Ohio, Inc. for promoting his Polish Heritage through his 
accomplishments.
  In 1988, Reverend Monsignor Leo Telesz was named Prelate of Honor by 
His Holiness Pope John II, receiving the title of Reverend Monsignor. 
In addition, he has time to serve as chaplain of Polish Army Veterans 
Post #1 and #2 as well as the Polish Legion of American Veterans, G 
Washington Post.
  Reverend Monsignor has been blessed with the unique gift of being 
able to touch the lives

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of all he encounters. Through his tireless compassion for others he has 
been able to assist the needs of many throughout his pastoral vocation. 
The City of Cleveland is quite grateful to him for his devotion to his 
duties.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in honoring Reverend Monsignor 
Leo Telesz for his achievements in the City of Cleveland.

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