[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 168 (Wednesday, November 19, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2318]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING BISHOP TIMLIN, DR. JAMES AND MRS. MARY LOU BURNE ON 
    BEING HONORED BY THE LITTLE FLOWER MANOR AND THE SAINT THERESE 
                               RESIDENCE

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                         HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 18, 2003

  Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Bishop Timlin, 
and Dr. James and Mrs. Mary Lou Burne as they are honored by the Little 
Flower Manor and St. Therese Residence this Friday, November 14, 2003 
at the Annual Crystal Rose Dinner at the Woodlands in Wilkes-Barre.
  Bishop Timlin is appropriately being honored for his stewardship and 
tireless support of the Little Flower Manor. His determination and hard 
work made the Saint Therese Residence a reality. For the past twenty 
five years his dedication and persistence has provided an opportunity 
for the aged and infirm to be treated with respect, dignity and 
compassion.
  Mr. Speaker, as the spiritual leader of the Diocese of Scranton, 
Bishop Timlin has demonstrated that ``together we can move mountains'' 
and inspired others to join in helping to make Northeastern 
Pennsylvania the compassionate place that it is.
  Jim and Mary Lou are being recognized for their unselfish dedication 
to many worthy causes. They are co-founders of the Family to Family 
Thanksgiving Food Basket Program that has served over one hundred 
thousand needy individuals since 1986. They have also played an active 
role with the Friends of the Poor, Special Olympics, Youth Association 
for Retarded Citizens, UNICO, YMCA, and Keystone College.
  My colleagues, these individuals devote much of their time and effort 
to help those who are less fortunate. They are leaders in making their 
communities a better place to live and work.
  Mr. Speaker, it is sincerely a privilege and honor to represent these 
community leaders who devote themselves to helping others and building 
a brighter future for Scranton and Northeastern Pennsylvania. I ask 
that my colleagues pay tribute to Bishop Timlin and Dr. James and Mrs. 
Mary Lou Burne as they receive this well-deserved honor.

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