[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 153 (Thursday, November 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2392-E2393]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, EUREKA COUNCIL NO. 
                                  1067

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2005

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition 
of the Centennial Anniversary of the Knights of Columbus, Eureka 
Council, No. 1067, chartered in Eureka, California on December 3, 1905. 
Over the past ten decades, this fraternal and spiritual organization 
has had a proud and distinguished record of public service in Humboldt 
County and is deserving of our recognition.
  Through charity, fellowship and hard work, the Eureka Knights of 
Columbus have reached out to thousands of families and children to 
establish important community institutions of compassion and caring.
  Among other endeavors, the Eureka Knights of Columbus helped 
establish St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka, which serves the sick and the 
poor from across the region. They initiated efforts to found the local 
St. Vincent DePaul of

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Eureka, Arcata and Fortuna, communities within Humboldt County. The 
club also worked to bring about educational opportunities for youth 
through the establishment of St. Bernard's Catholic Schools, Camp St. 
Michaels and the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 54.
  On this occasion, the Eureka Council of the Knights of Columbus will 
honor Anthony Gosselin, Sr. as the Knight of the Century. This 
distinguished honor is bestowed upon the late Mr. Gosselin, who led the 
Knights of Columbus as a founding board member of St. Vincent de Paul, 
served as a volunteer fire chief for the City of Eureka and as a member 
of the Humboldt County Water District board for fifteen years.
  Mr. Gosselin served in World War I, married Eva Dandurand and had two 
children, Anthony Joseph Gosselin, Jr. and Beverly Gosselin Inskip. Mr. 
Gosselin was a tireless volunteer and devotee of the Knights of 
Columbus for over 65 years.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we recognize the 
Knights of Columbus, Eureka Council 1067 and the Knight of the Century, 
Anthony Joseph Gosselin, Sr., for distinguished and extraordinary 
service to the community.

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