[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 163 (Saturday, December 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2587]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF FATHER TIMOTHY HANNON

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                         HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR.

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 16, 2005

  Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the extraordinary 
life of Father Timothy Hannon, Pastor of St. Anthony Catholic Church in 
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, who passed away on November 2, 2005.
  Timothy Hannon was born the eldest of eight children in County Clare, 
Ireland. He was ordained into the priesthood in 1962 and began his 
life-long dedication of service and devotion to the Catholic Church 
under the Archdiocese of Miami.
  He served as Associate Pastor at St. Anthony Parish in Fort 
Lauderdale, Florida from 1962 to 1964, Associate Pastor at Nativity 
Parish in Hollywood, Florida from 1964 to 1968 and as associate Pastor 
at St. Vincent Ferrer Parish in Delray Beach, Florida from 1968 to 
1971. He then founded St. Malachy in Tamarac, Florida in 1971 and 
remained there as Pastor until 1980.
  He dedicated the next 25 years, where his vocation began, at St. 
Anthony.
  Under his leadership St. Anthony School and Parish, the oldest in 
Broward County, flourished. He worked to ensure that students were 
given the best Catholic education possible and parishioners a welcoming 
place of worship. He encouraged all those with whom he came into 
contact to grow in mind, body, and spirit. He will be remembered for 
his gentle manner and quiet intellect.
  Father Hannon is survived by his four brothers, Patrick, Michael, 
James, and Flan, and two sisters, Ann and Mary, all of whom live in 
Ireland. His brother John, also a priest, was killed by insurgents 
while serving last year in Nigeria.
  Mr. Speaker, Father Hannon served as a role model, a spiritual 
leader, a guidance councilor, and an educator to so many in the St. 
Anthony family and beyond. Those that knew him were blessed by his 
friendship and his many accomplishments will have a lasting impression 
in the community.

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