[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 121 (Thursday, September 30, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1751]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN HONOR OF ST. MARY, STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2004

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor St. Mary, Star of 
the Sea School, which will be celebrating its 125th Anniversary on 
October 2, 2004, in Bayonne, New Jersey.
  Throughout the years, St. Mary's School, with the help of the Sisters 
of St. Joseph of Chestnut Hill, has provided the children of its parish 
with an excellent education and a strong spiritual foundation. More 
than 300 students from pre-school through eighth grade thrive at St. 
Mary's, and an additional 350 children participate in its Sunday school 
religious program. The long-standing tradition of quality at the school 
is mirrored by St. Mary's parish, which has diligently served the 
Bayonne community for 143 years.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring St. Mary, Star of 
the Sea School for its outstanding spiritual leadership and 125 years 
of excellence in education in Bayonne, New Jersey.

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