[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 89 (Friday, June 28, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1174]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING REVEREND JOHN J. HURLEY

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                         HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 27, 2002

  Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Reverend John J. 
Hurley, OSFS for his most recent achievements as the Moderator of the 
Model United Nations Program at both Father Judge and Northeast 
Catholic High Schools located in my Congressional District. Since 
January of this year, Fr. Hurley has been awarded three distinct honors 
for his work in advancing the understanding of international relations 
on the high school level. He is truly a beacon of diplomacy and 
deserves great acclaim for his dedication to the younger generation of 
Americans.
  For the second time in the last three years, The International 
Relations Association of Georgetown University has named Fr. John J. 
Hurley, OSFS as the National Coach-Moderator of the Year. This award 
was presented to Fr. Hurley, OSFS on February 17, 2002 at the closing 
ceremonies of the 39th Annual North American Invitational Model United 
Nations Conference (NAIMUN XXXIX). Over 3,000 high school students from 
three hundred high schools in the United States of America, Canada, 
Brazil, Germany, Japan, The Netherlands, and Oman participated in 
NAIMUN XXXIX.
  Additionally, on March 15, 2002, the Middle States Council for Social 
Studies awarded its 2001-2002 Distinguished Service Award to Fr. 
Hurley, OSFS. In making the presentation, Frances Warren, award 
chairperson, noted Father Hurley's significant service and support for 
the advancement of social studies in the Middle States area.
  On May 4, 2002, the United Nations Association of the United States 
of America (UNA-USA) presented its highest award for the best 
delegation at its annual International Academic Competition to a Joint 
Team of Students from Northeast Catholic and Father Judge High Schools. 
Seven hundred students from around the globe participated in this 
international convention at UN Headquarters in New York City, which was 
co-hosted by the United Nations and Columbia University. Fr. Hurley 
served as the coach of this team.
  Mr. Speaker, what will be next for Fr. Hurley in the remaining six 
months of this year? This noted scholar and advisor has worked 
tirelessly since 1954 in the pursuit of advancing the awareness and 
understanding of international relations. Let it be known that Fr. 
Hurley's work in international relations is in addition to his 
leadership position as the National Director of the Foreign Mission of 
the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. Mr. Speaker, I agree with The 
Reverend Joseph G. Morrissey's, OSFS, the Provincial of the Oblates of 
St. Francis de Sales, statement; ``Fr. Hurley is a positive role model 
and leader to so many young men and women in the various schools. He 
invites, draws, and attracts them to a knowledge of world affairs in a 
Salesian tradition that will remain with them for the rest of their 
days.''

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