[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 175 (Monday, December 17, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S13358]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO MSGR. JOHN MOLAN

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to pay 
tribute to Msgr. John Molan of Manchester, NH, for being awarded the 
Catholic Leadership Award from Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH.
  Msgr. Molan graduated from Saint Anselm College in Manchester and 
went on to study at Saint Mary's Seminary in Baltimore, MD, where he 
received a master's degree in social work. In his vocational career he 
has served many areas of the church including: director of Catholic 
Charities, pastor of several parishes, and vicar general of the 
diocese.
  A veteran of World War II, he served as chaplain of the New Hampshire 
National Guard and was a member of the U.S. Army Reserve. As the son of 
a naval aviator who was killed in a World War II incident and a Vietnam 
veteran, I applaud Msgr. Molan's selfless dedication to America.
  Msgr. Molan has served the citizens of New Hampshire with care and 
concern. I commend Msgr. Molan for being recognized for his outstanding 
service to the church and community and thank him for making a positive 
difference in the lives of so many of his brothers and sisters in the 
State. It is truly an honor and a privilege to represent him in the 
Senate.




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