[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 114 (Tuesday, September 13, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1826]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN HONOR OF THE GOLDEN JUBILEE ANNIVERSARY OF SISTER AUDREY KOCH

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 13, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Sister Audrey Koch, Pastoral Associate at St. Coleman's Church, on the 
joyous occasion of her Golden Jubilee Anniversary, reflecting a life-
long commitment to educating, inspiring and guiding the youth of our 
community; and reflecting an unwavering dedication of service on behalf 
of the most vulnerable of our society.
  Sister Audrey's significant work embodies the teaching profession, 
social community action endeavors and civic leadership. She taught for 
24 years at Cleveland area schools, including St. Ignatius Elementary 
School, St. Agnes, St. Thomas Aquinas and St. John in Lorain. She also 
served for 4 years as Principal of St. Coleman School.
  While at St. Coleman's, Sister Audrey directed numerous programs with 
the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) and taught in the CYO's 
preschool. She also taught theology at St. Joseph Academy. In 1991, she 
embarked on a new ministry through her work with the Catholic Charities 
Office of Disability Ministry at St. Augustine Parish. In 2003, she 
returned to St. Coleman Parish as a Pastoral Associate.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and celebration 
of the 50th Golden Jubilee Anniversary of Sister Audrey Koch. The 
compassionate leadership and service, reflecting faith, hope and 
kindness, that Sister Audrey continues to offer to others, young and 
old, is immeasurable in its impact upon the lives of so many, from the 
very young to our senior citizens. Sister Audrey's steadfast commitment 
to healing the lives of others continues to strengthen lives of the 
people of St. Coleman's parish and continues to serve as a beacon of 
light and hope throughout our entire community.




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