[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 105 (Wednesday, September 8, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1547]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING FR. RICHARD G. HARTNETT, S.J.

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                             HON. JIM DAVIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 8, 2004

  Mr. DAVIS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Fr. Richard G. 
Hartnett, S.J., who in his lifetime of service to Jesuit High School 
earned the respect and loyalty of students, colleagues and Jesuit 
alumni. Through his more than 60 years of involvement with Jesuit High 
School, Fr. Hartnett left an indelible mark on the school family.
  In 1937, Fr. Hartnett, who had been a student at Jesuit, returned to 
the school after college to teach. In 1940, he left his Alma Mater to 
attend seminary, but after being ordained as a priest, he came home 
again to Jesuit High School to teach English, Latin and Religion from 
1945 until 1980. Even after his career as a teacher had ended, Fr. 
Hartnett continued to serve Jesuit High School by working with the 
alumni department.
  Throughout the years, Fr. Hartnett's imposing stature and stern 
disposition matched the high standards to which he held his students; 
yet he had a soft side that shone through as he shepherded students on 
to greater things. Many alumni also remember how he spearheaded the 
annual Penny Drive. Each year, students bring in their spare pennies to 
benefit Jesuit missions in South America.
  In 1979, in honor of Fr. Hartnett's continued dedication to Jesuit, 
the Jesuit High School Alumni Association founded the Father Richard G. 
Hartnett Golf Classic to raise financial assistance for Jesuit students 
who cannot afford full tuition. This October marks the 26th anniversary 
of the fundraiser, which makes the tournament regarded as Tampa's 
longest running golf charity fundraiser. From now on, the tournament 
will be called the Fr. Richard G. Hartnett Memorial Golf Classic.
  Fr. Richard G. Hartnett, S.J. challenged his students to be their 
very best, and thanks to his guidance, countless Jesuit students are 
honorably serving their community and our nation in a host of different 
ways. On behalf of the entire Tampa Bay community, I honor Fr. Richard 
G. Hartnett, S.J. for his contributions and extend my deepest 
sympathies to his many loved ones.

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