[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 138 (Tuesday, December 7, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2193]
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         IN HONOR OF THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. COLMAN PARISH

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 7, 2004

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
the leaders and members of St. Colman Parish, of Cleveland, Ohio, as 
they celebrate 125 years of faith, guidance and support, embracing 
generations of citizens throughout our westside Cleveland community.
  In 1880, St. Colman Parish was formed to serve the spiritual and 
cultural needs of the Irish-American residents of this neighborhood. 
Since that time, St. Colman's has evolved into a parish community that 
reflects the racial and cultural diversity of the community it serves, 
wholly embracing and celebrating the brilliantly diverse mosaic that is 
the rich fabric of the people of this parish.
  St. Colman's historical and bright legacy of social justice, 
community outreach, cultural preservation, educational programs and 
spiritual guidance, continues to emanate along these streets, offering 
tangible services and assistance to citizens of all ages. Restoring 
broken homes and broken hearts is the continuing legacy of St. Colman's 
Parish.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of every leader and member of St. Colman Parish, as they celebrate 125 
years of cultivating faith, hope and heritage for generations of 
families within our Cleveland community. We also rise in honor and 
memory of the struggle, sacrifice and triumph of the founding members 
of this parish, who journeyed to America with little more than faith, 
hope and the grit to survive. Love and faith still radiates from St. 
Colman Parish, encircling this neighborhood with light, strength and 
hope rising on the dawn of a brand new day.

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