[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 85 (Monday, June 24, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1139]
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   CELEBRATING THE 75th JUBILEE OF THE CARMELITE SISTERS OF THE MOST 
                      SACRED HEART OF LOS ANGELES

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 24, 2002

  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and congratulate 
the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles on their 
75th Jubilee.
  Founded in Mexico in 1921 by Mother Luisa Josefa of the Most Blessed 
Sacrament, the Carmelite Sisters arrived in Los Angeles in 1927. Their 
mission since inception has been to devote their lives to works of 
charity, specifically in the fields of health care, education, child 
care, and retreat work.
  In its 75 years, the Carmelite Sisters have provided numerous 
services to the Los Angeles community, especially residents of the 31st 
Congressional District. The Carmelite Sisters are responsible for the 
vitality of critical institutions such as Santa Teresita Hospital, five 
parochial schools and two high schools, as well as a child care 
facility and a retreat house. These institutions provide services that 
are essential to my district where adequate access to health care, 
education, and child care is a major concern.
  Once again, I congratulate and commend the Carmelite Sisters of the 
Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles on their 75th Jubilee, and for serving 
the health, educational, and child-care needs of the residents of the 
San Gabriel Valley.

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