[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 102 (Wednesday, September 6, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1398]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            SAINT THOMAS EPISCOPAL PARISH GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2000

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I 
congratulate the members of St. Thomas Episcopal Parish on their 50 
years in the South Florida community. St. Thomas Episcopal Parish will 
celebrate its 50th anniversary on Sunday, October 1st, with 
commemorative worship service and festivities.
  I commend Rev. Roger M. Tobin for his selfless work and service to 
parishioners. He and the members of the parish should be proud to know 
that they have long served their community with selfless devotion and 
will continue to do so for the next 50 years.
  It is an honor for me to represent St. Thomas Episcopal Parish in the 
United States Congress. The parish and the members stand as an example 
of unity and strength in our community and I am proud to offer my 
felicitations today.
  I also want to recognize the parish's 50th Anniversary Committee for 
their hard work and dedication to making the 50th anniversary 
celebration a success. These special individuals include: Committee 
Chair, Virginia Wheeler; and Committee members Virginia Elias, Blossom 
Hibbe, Jim Karousatos, Bob McCammon, Betty Melfa, Pam Normandia, Sam 
Normandia, Holly Ostlund, Polly Patterson, Diana Propeck, Mary Lou 
Shad, Roxanne Singler, Frank Stuart, Susie Westbrook; and Honorary 
member, the Rt. Rev. Calvin O. Schofield, Jr.
  I ask my congressional colleagues to join me in congratulating St. 
Thomas Episcopal Parish on its golden anniversary and in wishing the 
parishioners much continued success and longevity.

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