[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 40 (Friday, April 8, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E598]
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                 MOURNING THE LOSS OF POPE JOHN PAUL II

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                          HON. WALTER B. JONES

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 8, 2005

  Mr. JONES of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, like many of my colleagues, 
I mourn the loss of Pope John Paul II.
  However, I thank God for blessing us with the gift of such an 
incredible world leader. He was a wonderful moral and political leader 
for Catholics and non-Catholics alike, and I know he will be dearly 
missed by millions of Americans and billions of others around the 
world. He was a man of great faith and conviction, and his legacy as a 
servant to the Lord is sure to carry on for many years to come.
  I consider him a personal role model for his courage in the face of 
adversity, his unwavering devotion to his beliefs and values, and his 
piety in everyday life.
  I stand here today in support of House Resolution 190, honoring the 
life and achievements of His Holiness, Pope John Paul II. No one person 
has touched as many lives as he, and no one has been more loved. May he 
rest in peace with his Lord and Savior, and may we continue to be 
inspired by his grace and humility.

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