[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 42 (Tuesday, April 12, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E609]
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     IN HONOR OF THE GOLDEN JUBILEE OF SISTER MARY HELEN JACZKOWSKI

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 12, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Sister Mary Helen Jaczkowski, upon the joyous occasion of her 50th 
Jubilee Year. As she has for half a century, Sister Mary Helen 
continues to serve in dedicated and holy ministry, a ministry of faith 
that focuses on the children, seniors and families of our community. 
She teaches by example, and her words and deeds, reflecting kindness, 
compassion and love, radiate strength and hope within the hearts of 
many, including my own.
  Inspired by a true calling of spiritual and humanitarian duty, Sister 
Mary Helen began her ministry with a strong foundation in education. 
She started her life-long career in education by teaching third, fourth 
and fifth grade students at St. John Cantius School. Sister Mary Helen 
taught at various parochial schools throughout Cleveland and 
Northeastern Ohio, and also held leadership roles as assistant 
principal and principal. To fortify her knowledge and educational 
expertise, Sister Mary Helen earned a Master's degree in Education 
along the way. Today, she continues her educational ministry and 
leadership as assistant principal at Immaculate Conception School in 
Cleveland's Slavic Village neighborhood.
  As a long-time social activist, Sister Mary Helens' unwavering 
dedication, focused on improving the lives of those around her, is 
clearly reflected throughout our Cleveland neighborhoods, from Tremont 
to Slavic Village and beyond. In Slavic Village, Sister Mary Helen led 
the restoration effort to transform the long-since abandoned Harvard 
School into an affordable, warm and secure place to call home for 
senior citizens, now known as the Harvard Village Senior Apartments.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and celebration 
of the Golden Jubilee of Sister Mary Helen Jaczkowski. Her commitment, 
kindness and caring for the people of our community, from our children 
to our elderly, has served to lift the spirits of countless 
individuals, and continues to radiate faith, hope and light throughout 
our entire community.

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