[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 116 (Thursday, September 15, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1854]
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        CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO FATHER LAWRENCE SOLER

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                           HON. CHET EDWARDS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 15, 2005

  Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a champion of the 
Waco, Texas community, Reverend Lawrence Soler. I would like to extend 
my most sincere thanks and congratulations to Father Soler for his 
principled service and dedication to the needs of his parishioners. We 
are celebrating Rev. Soler's 50th year in the priesthood.
  Rev. Lawrence Soler has served as Pastor of Sacred Heart Church for 
over 27 years. He also served as Pastor of St. Francis Church for 
several years. During his tenure at Sacred Heart Church, Rev. Lawrence 
Soler directed the fundraising and construction of a new $1.2 million 
dollar sanctuary to accommodate the ever-increasing Catholic community 
of south Waco. In the last 2 years, he directed the fundraising and 
construction of a new Parish Activity Center also.
  During his service at Sacred Church, he has conducted thousands of 
marriages, baptisms, confirmations, and communions. The work of 
Reverend Soler is a model of selfless service and sacrifice. His 
generous spirit and tireless efforts on behalf of the community have 
undoubtedly touched countless lives.
  It is my privilege to honor the contributions of Reverend Lawrence 
Soler and I personally want to thank him for the shining example has 
given to us all and wish him well in his future endeavors.
  Thank you my friend.

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