[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 40 (Friday, April 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E518]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO REVEREND EDWARD L. ECKENROD

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 11, 2002

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Reverend Edward 
L. Eckenrod, a resident of Blair County, Pennsylvania. Reverend 
Eckenrod was recently awarded the John Riley Human Relations Service 
Award for 2002 by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission on March 
20, 2002. The commission recognizes Reverend Eckenrod for helping to 
further their goals of eliminating discrimination and providing equal 
opportunities to all individuals.
  Reverend Eckenrod has served the communities of Central Pennsylvania 
for more than 20 years. After earning his Masters in Theology from St. 
Francis and being ordained as a Roman Catholic Priest, he served as an 
Associate Pastor at St. John's in Lakemont (1978-1985) and at St. 
Mark's in Altoona (1985-1990), he then served as Pastor in St. Joseph 
(1990-1995) and as the Chaplain at Altoona Hospital (1983-1990 and 
1995-Present). In addition to being a dedicated and caring spiritual 
leader, he has also been a great friend and has served the community in 
a wide variety of ways. Reverend Eckenrod serves on many different 
boards and has always been very generous with his time.
  Mr. Speaker, I am sure you will join me in thanking Reverend Eckenrod 
for his service and congratulating him on receiving this award. He has 
enriched the lives of those who know him with all of his efforts and I 
am proud that he has been recognized for all his achievements. I wish 
him well in all his future endeavors.

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