[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 128 (Friday, October 13, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1769]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    CONGRATULATIONS ST. BRUNO CHURCH

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 12, 2000

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, today I offer my congratulations to St. 
Bruno Church located at 4751 South Harding in Chicago, Illinois. This 
past September, St. Bruno's Church celebrated their 75th Anniversary 
serving the Catholic community on the south side of Chicago.
  In September 1925, Father Alexis Gorski was appointed as the founding 
Pastor of St. Bruno Church. This place of worship has been the center 
for its Catholic patron's hopes and direction through many years of 
economic disparities and wealth throughout the 20th century. A young 
church helped bring support to the community during times of 
depression, war, peace, and advancement.
  As time progressed there was a need for structural improvements with 
the church, too, as its congregation was increasing in size. In August 
1955, under the direction of Father Francis Modrzenski, St. Bruno 
dedicated a new church and four years later added a rectory.
  As the need for improvements in the school arose, Father Szlanga 
proudly inaugurated the School Hall and gym expansion in 1978. To 
further improve the quality of education for its students, the current 
Pastor Father Joseph Grembala oversaw a multi-million dollar noise-
abatement project for the school in 1995. And the church was once again 
renovated in 1998.
  I wish to extend my heartiest wishes to the pastor, personnel, and 
patrons of St. Bruno Church as they continue to celebrate the past, 
present and future of their church community. My best wishes to St. 
Bruno Church on this wonderful milestone.

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