[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 72 (Wednesday, May 23, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E913]
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                 IN HONOR OF REV. FR. DENNIS R. O'GRADY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 23, 2001

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Rev. Fr. Dennis R. 
O'Grady on the 40th Anniversary of his Ordination as Priest, and also 
on his 20th Anniversary as Pastor of St. Michael's Church in Cleveland, 
Ohio.
  Rev. O'Grady began his distinguished and proud career shortly after 
his Ordination on May 20, 1961. In June of that same year he became the 
Assistant at St. Vincent Parish in Akron, Ohio where he spent five 
years before becoming Assistant at St. Michael's in June of 1966. Rev. 
O'Grady's honored service to the community continued by becoming a 
Member of the Diocesan Pastoral Team For the Spanish-speaking and 
serving in the Hispanic Ministry as Associate Pastor at Blessed 
Sacrament Parish in Cleveland, Ohio. Throughout his forty years of 
service, Rev. O'Grady has accomplished great feats within his religion. 
His tremendous faith and giving nature has brought hope and joy to the 
lives of thousands.
  Mr. Speaker, Rev. O'Grady represents the very best of Cleveland, and 
his outstanding service to mankind deserves the highest of praise.
  I ask my distinguished colleagues to join in rising to celebrate the 
incredible accomplishments of Rev. O'Grady, and honor his forty years 
of service to his church, his faith, and the community.

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