[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 124 (Thursday, September 26, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1667]
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           IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF FATHER JOHN M. GARRITY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 25, 2002

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Father John M. Garrity, Pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Berea.
  Father John M. Garrity led his flock at St. Mary's for twenty-five 
years, offering spiritual support to every member. In addition, Father 
Garrity was very active in the community, serving on many boards and 
assisting wherever he was needed.
  From 1973 to 1988, Father Garrity served as Chaplain for the 
Cleveland Fire Department. Throughout his vocation, he remained 
consistently focused on helping those in need.
  Father Garrity was an articulate and graceful liturgist. His sense of 
timing and wit, combined with his kindness and warmth, defined his 
ministry. Father Garrity leaves behind a rich legacy of a life 
dedicated to spiritual guidance and leadership, and healing and 
uplifting his congregation, and the entire community.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of Father M. Garrity, whose compassion, understanding and inspiration 
in his words and deeds kept hope aloft in everyone he knew. Please join 
me as I extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends and 
congregation of Father John M. Garrity. Father Garrity's generous and 
vibrant spirit will live on in all of our hearts.

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