[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 107 (Friday, July 27, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1464]
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                 45TH ANTIOCHIAN ARCHDIOCESE CONVENTION

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                          HON. DARRELL E. ISSA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 27, 2001

  Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize all the faithful 
here in Los Angeles for the Forty-fifth Archdiocese Convention of the 
Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. In 
welcoming the diverse spiritual leaders of the Church that are 
gathering together, I especially want to recognize His Excellency, 
Issam Fares, Deputy Prime Minister of Lebanon.
  This biennial convention is an opportunity to share the history, 
cultural heritage and religious dedication of the members throughout 
North America. The convention is an opportunity for the Archdiocese to 
discuss social issues facing families today. The work of Antiochian 
Orthodox Church through such programs as the International Orthodox 
Christian Charities, the bone marrow testing drive, health fairs and 
the Jerusalem Project, are the finest examples of the religious freedom 
that only we share in the United States.
  I wish to congratulate the members of the Antiochian Orthodox 
community on their efforts and wish them many years of success in their 
work throughout the United States.

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