[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 73 (Thursday, May 15, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E975]
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   HONORING FATHER ROBERT CRIDER FOR HIS 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE 
                            CATHOLIC CHURCH

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 15, 2003

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Father Robert 
Crider. Father Crider has exemplified the finest qualities of 
leadership and service and is being honored for his 50-year commitment 
as an ordained Roman Catholic Priest.
  Father Crider was ordained on May 14, 1953. He was born and raised in 
St. Louis, MO, but has served parishes in northwest Missouri during 
many of his years in the priesthood. From 1962-1975, Father Crider 
served as a Missionary Priest in Bolivia, South America. Upon returning 
to the United States, he continued his service to the Catholic Church 
in northwest Missouri again.
  In 1991, Father Crider was appointed parish priest of Saint Ann's 
Catholic Church in Plattsburg, Missouri, and currently serves in that 
capacity. He is respected by all members of the parish for his 
dedication to his church and community.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Father Robert 
Crider, who exemplifies the qualities of dedication and service as both 
an ordained Roman Catholic Priest and as a citizen of northwest 
Missouri.

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