[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 16, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E23]
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IN HONOR OF THE PRESIDENT OF JESUS THE HOPE OF ROMANIA, PETER DUGULESCU

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                           HON. FRANK R. WOLF

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 16, 2008

  Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, on behalf of my colleagues Representative 
Christopher H. Smith of New Jersey and Representative Joseph R. Pitts, 
we rise today to honor the memory of Pastor Peter Dugulescu, who was 
the founder and president of the charitable organization ``Jesus the 
Hope of Romania'' and who passed away from a heart attack on January 3, 
2008.
  Pastor Dugulescu was born in 1945 in Romania, eventually marrying and 
having four children. He served as a Baptist pastor during the 
Communist regime, and was seen as a fighter of the revolution and a 
true spiritual leader in Romania. He was given the honor of many 
awards, including the ``Ambassador of Peace'' award from the 
Interreligious and International Peace Council.
  Pastor Dugulescu was a dear friend of many of us who have followed 
events in Romania over the years. He was a strong Christian, and a 
selfless servant of the poor. His charity opened an orphanage, created 
feeding programs for the impoverished, and established a home for the 
elderly and handicapped children. The loss of this bright soul will be 
felt acutely by all whose lives he touched. We extend our condolences 
to his family and friends.

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