[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 135 (Wednesday, October 10, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1838-E1839]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO REVEREND RONALD J. DINGLE

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                         HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR.

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 10, 2001

  Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Reverend Doctor 
Ronald J. Dingle for his service to the Boca Raton community. This 
October, Rev. Dingle will retire after 39 years as Pastor of Advent 
Lutheran Church in Boca Raton, Florida.
  Rev. Dingle has been very involved not only with his pastoral duties, 
but also in the community as well. His civic and community activities 
over the years have included: United Campus Ministries at Florida 
Atlantic University, Presidency of the Boca Raton Association of 
Churches as well as membership on numerous boards such as Visiting 
Homemakers, Operation Concern, Birthline, and Boca Raton United Fund. 
Rev. Dingle is actively leading the Lazarus Project, a Lutheran 
outreach presence in Haiti. Under his leadership many Advent programs 
were initiated and continue to flourish.

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  Rev. Dingle will retire at an October 26th celebration in his honor. 
He and his wife Marguerite Dingle will, however, continue to serve 
Advent ministries and the community on a part time basis.
  It is with great honor that I commend Rev. Dingle for his commitment 
to the community and dedication to enriching the lives of his 
parishioners. His presence at the Church will be sorely missed, however 
his spirit will live on forever within those who he has touched.

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