[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 19 (Friday, February 18, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E276]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. CELESTINE PARISH

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                           HON. RAHM EMANUEL

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 17, 2005

  Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of the 75th 
Anniversary of St. Celestine Parish in Elmwood Park, Illinois. I am 
proud of the continuous support and inspiration this parish has 
provided to the people of Elmwood Park for the past 75 years, and I 
would like to thank the parishioners of St. Celestine's for their 
dedicated service.
  St. Celestine's has served as an essential part of the surrounding 
community since 1929, when construction on the Parish church first 
began. Despite the daunting conditions of the time, construction was 
completed in 1930, and out of the despair and poverty of the Great 
Depression, a new beacon of hope emerged for the people of Elmwood 
Park.
  Today, St. Celestine's continues to be an inspiration to the Elmwood 
Park community. This parish provides a prime example of what can be 
accomplished when we work together for the common good. The 
parishioners of St. Celestine's have an impressive history of giving 
their time, talent, and resources to their community.
  What truly makes this parish special are the people of Elmwood Park 
and its surrounding communities. Week after week, the 3,000 registered 
families come to St. Celestine's with smiles on their faces and a warm 
welcome for any and all new parishioners.
  Now as St. Celestine's celebrates their 75th anniversary, I ask you 
all to take a moment and recognize the importance of places like St. 
Celestine's in communities all across America.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in recognizing St. Celestine church 
and all of its parishioners for their 75 years of dedication and 
service to their community.

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