[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 65 (Monday, May 20, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E854-E855]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING SISTER MARY FAITH GEELAN AS SHE RECEIVES AN HONORARY DOCTORATE 
             OF HUMANE LETTERS FROM ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 20, 2002

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, is with great pleasure that I rise today to 
join Albertus Magnus College in congratulating Sister Mary Faith Geelan 
as she is awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters. Sister Mary 
Faith was born and raised in New Haven and later entered into the 
Dominican Sisters of Saint Mary, Albertus' founding order, where she 
currently serves as prioress--leading the 300-member international 
congregation.
  The daughter of former U.S. Congressman James Patrick Geelan, Sister 
Mary Faith followed his example of public service throughout her life. 
A teacher, principal, administrator, social worker, and spiritual 
leader, Sister Mary Faith has generously dedicated her life to making a 
difference in the lives of others. As a teacher and administrator, she 
touched the lives of thousands of children, providing them with a 
strong academic foundation on which to build their futures. In her role 
as a social worker, she worked in family therapy, bringing families 
closer together and helping to strengthen the bonds between them. Her 
good work with children and families is a reflection of her continued 
commitment to enrich the community.
  First and foremost, Sister Mary Faith has committed herself to 
service within the Dominican Sisters of Saint Mary. Their mission is to 
fulfill the motto of the Dominicans--``to contemplate and to give to 
others the fruits of contemplation.'' Past president of the Dominican 
Leadership Conference, vice chairperson of the Leadership Conference of 
Women Religious, Region VI, member of New York City's Dominican 
Academy, Mohun Health Care Center, Ohio Dominican College, and Albertus 
Magnus College--Sister Mary Faith certainly continues to exemplify the 
Dominican motto. Her dedication, generosity, and commitment are 
unparalleled and her good work continues to inspire others throughout 
the Order.
  In joining Albertus' founding order, Sister Mary Faith found a way to 
use her chosen path to benefit her hometown community. Albertus Magnus 
College has been fortunate to have Sister Mary Faith Geelan as a member 
of their Board and I am honored to join with them today as they bestow 
upon her an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters in recognition of all 
of her good work.

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