[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 128 (Friday, October 13, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1771]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO ST. CLEMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 12, 2000

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor St. Clement Catholic 
Church in Center Line, Michigan as they celebrate 150 years of service 
to the Warren and Center Line communities with an anniversary mass on 
October 15, 2000.
  Generation after generation has been blessed and served by St. 
Clement Catholic Church which has held a prominent place in their 
lives. Beginning in 1857, the Church has engaged in a series of 
reconstruction and expansion programs in order to accommodate the 
growing number of students.
  Today, their present church is an outstanding edifice--adorned with 
stainglassed panes, a marble altar, and has a seating capacity, of 1600 
parishioners.
  St. Clement Catholic Church has benefitted from outstanding 
leadership, and the communities are most grateful to the service and 
dedication of members of the clergy, past and present. Education has 
been a priority and though there were periods of financial hardship, 
the students were always a priority.
  Today, Father Ron Victor continues the tradition of caring and 
devotion to the communities of Center Line and Warren. I have 
thoroughly enjoyed attending many events at St. Clement including its 
traditional festivals and fish-fries. Over the years, it always has 
been a pleasure to meet and spend time with many parishioners of the 
church.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating St. 
Clement Catholic Church as they continue their mission of faith and 
service to the parish and broader community, and wish them continued 
success.

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