[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 10, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E604]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE ADRIAN DOMINICAN SISTERS ON THEIR 125TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. MARK H. SCHAUER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 10, 2009

  Mr. SCHAUER. Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor today the Adrian 
Dominican Sisters on the occasion of their 125th Anniversary. The 
Adrian Dominican Sisters are a Roman Catholic Congregation of more than 
850 vowed religious women who trace their heritage to St. Dominic in 
the 13th century. Also serving with them are around 195 associates, 
non-vowed men and women who are committed to sharing in their mission 
and vision.
  They minister in 31 states, the District of Columbia, the 
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and in the nations of Canada, the 
Dominican Republic, Italy and Swaziland.
  The Adrian Dominican Sisters serve in a variety of ministries 
depending on the needs of the people to whom they are sent. They also 
sponsor numerous schools, hospitals, retreat centers and a variety of 
many other businesses and institutions.
  The weekend of May 15th through the 17th of 2009 will mark the 125th 
Anniversary of the Adrian Dominican Sisters' establishment of their 
permanent presence in the city of Adrian, Michigan. It is with deep 
appreciation of the significance of this milestone that I commend the 
Adrian Dominican Sisters on the occasion of their 125th Anniversary.

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