[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 21 (Monday, February 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E264]
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 TRIBUTE TO HAROLD REYNDERS FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF 
                             ST. PETERSBURG

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 5, 2007

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
honor Harold Reynders as the recent recipient of the St. Jude Medal 
from the Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg. A dedicated volunteer at 
the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church for nearly two decades, Harold 
has given his time and energy to help his fellow parishioners.
  Born in Lancaster, NY, Harold ran his own construction company in 
Buffalo for 37 years. Moving with his wife Corinne to Spring Hill, FL 
in 1988 in search of warmer weather, Harold began attending St. Frances 
Cabrini Catholic Church in 1989.
  Each day Harold would go to church, work throughout the sanctuary and 
help keep the church neat and clean. His efforts were eventually 
brought to the attention of Monsignor John Cippel, who gave Harold Keys 
to the church and an official position as a sacristan.
  For the next 10 years, Harold prepared the altar for the Mass and 
cleaned up following the sermon. He also was given the responsibility 
of opening the church doors each morning, and served as a lector and 
minister at the Sunday Masses.
  This past November, Harold was presented with the St. Jude Medal that 
``honors individuals who have consistently given of themselves to 
living the gospel of Jesus Christ by their generosity and service.'' 
Presented on the Feast of Christ the King Day at the Cathedral of St. 
Jude in St. Petersburg, Harold was truly humbled to receive the honor.
  Madam Speaker, Harold Reynders has spent a lifetime as a devout 
Catholic, working to make his parish and his church a better place to 
worship. He should be commended for his years of service and for being 
honored with the St. Jude Medal.

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