[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 139 (Tuesday, October 16, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1899]
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 IN HONOR OF THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PARISH CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF 
                                 GRACE

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 16, 2001

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate the 
150th Anniversary of Our Lady of Grace Church. This church has served 
the community of Hoboken, New Jersey for many generations. The church 
will celebrate its anniversary on Saturday, October 20, 2001, at the 
Casino-In-The-Park Restaurant in Jersey City, New Jersey.
  Our Lady of Grace Church is one of the largest Roman Catholic 
Churches in New Jersey. It was founded in 1851. Today, Our Lady of 
Grace Church stands as the focal point of Hoboken's Church Square Park. 
Its cornerstone was laid in 1875, construction of this grand edifice 
was completed in 1878 and dedicated by Bishop Corrigan.
  Francis G. Himpler, a well-known 19th Century architect, designed 
this grand gothic structure. After the church dedication in 1878, 
members of the Italian and French royal families donated ceremonial 
works of art to decorate this magnificent dwelling.
  This Church is well known for its kindness, charity, and for its 
involvement in the parish. Our Lady of Grace Church stands poised to 
continue to make invaluable contributions to the ongoing success of the 
Hoboken community.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Our Lady of Grace 
Church on its 150th Anniversary.

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