[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 103 (Friday, June 20, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1297]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN RECOGNITION OF ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 20, 2008

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of St. Paul 
Lutheran Church in Westlake, Ohio, as they celebrate their one hundred 
and fiftieth anniversary, and in recognition of the Church's 
contributions to the community of Westlake, Ohio.
  St. Paul Lutheran Church, a congregation of the Lutheran Church--
Missouri Synod, was founded on June 13, 1858 by twenty families living 
in Westlake, Ohio and has a rich history of public service to the 
community. The congregation grew from ninety-three members to over 
2,500 parishioners and 250 students. The original infrastructure of the 
Church was replaced on December 14, 1974 with a new brick building, 
which continues to stand to this day. Expansions to the Church included 
school facilities and a sanctuary expansion.
  St. Paul Lutheran Church offers preschool through eighth grade 
education and offers art, vocal and instrumental music, technology, and 
sports activities. The Church also has a variety of ministries, 
including youth and educational ministries. The Church has never shied 
from its responsibility to educate, serve, and walk in concert with 
their congregation as well as the community as a whole.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor of St. Paul 
Lutheran Church in Westlake, Ohio as they celebrate their one hundred 
and fiftieth anniversary, and in recognition of the Church's 
contributions to the community. May St. Paul's devotion to service and 
faith continue to touch their congregation.

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