[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 116 (Thursday, September 15, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1868]
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           IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF FATHER JOHN C. DALTON

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 15, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Father John C. Dalton, Pastor Emeritus of Holy Name Church of 
Cleveland, Ohio, whose love, kindness and faithful service to the 
people of Cleveland will be remembered always.
  Pastor Dalton entered St. Mary's Seminary in 1943 and was ordained 
into the priesthood in 1948. For sixty-five years, Pastor Dalton served 
the people of our community, young and old. He baptized more than 2,000 
parishioners and united 545 couples in marriage. At Holy Name parish, 
Pastor Dalton tended to the spiritual and humanitarian needs of the 
parishioners, and extended his assistance out into the community.
  Pastor Dalton's vision and focus on uplifting his community 
manifested itself along Broadway Avenue and beyond, where he led 
efforts to improve Holy Name church and school, and even helped out in 
the construction of new ball fields. His compassion, patience and love 
for others reflected throughout his life of service, from tenure as 
teacher, to his position as Associate Director of Services for the 
Deaf; to his neighborhood activism and work as a counselor within self-
help groups. Even following his retirement, Pastor Dalton continued his 
life-long mission of regular visits to hospitals and the homebound, 
offering comfort and support to our most vulnerable citizens.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join us in tribute and remembrance 
of Father John C. Dalton, Pastor Emeritus of Holy Name Parish of 
Cleveland. Pastor Dalton's steadfast service to others, framed by 
compassion, understanding, and a warm smile, offered healing, hope and 
faith to all of us. I extend my deepest condolences to the family of 
Pastor Dalton, to the parishioners of Holy Name Church, and to the 
entire Broadway Avenue community. Pastor Dalton will be deeply missed 
by everyone who knew and loved him well, yet his light and love will 
always serve as a guiding force throughout our community and will 
radiate forever along Broadway Avenue and far beyond.

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