[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 25, 2002)]
[House]
[Page H6562]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING JOSEF D'HEYGERS FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL

  (Ms. SANCHEZ asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Josef D'Heygers for 
his contributions to Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana and to our 
community.
  Josef worked as a caretaker for Mater Dei High School for over 40 
years, beginning in 1956. He has lived a modest life, living on campus 
in a trailer filled with crosses and Mater Dei memorabilia.
  Josef recently donated his life savings to Mater Dei to assist with 
the school's plans to expand. His was one of the top donations given to 
the campaign.
  Mater Dei has always been Josef's family. He gave generously because 
he firmly believes that education keeps teenagers happy and out of 
trouble, and he wants his gift to offer students what they need for 
college and for a lifetime of success.
  Josef was recently honored by Mater Dei by having the new counseling 
and classroom building named after him.
  I think all of us can learn from Josef's generosity and his 
dedication to the education of our Nation's children.

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