[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 79 (Thursday, May 21, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1234]
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     HONORING THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LIGHT OF CHRIST COUNCIL 8726

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 2009

  Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Knights 
of Columbus, Light of Christ Council 8726, for its 25 years of 
outstanding charitable work and dedicated service to three parishes in 
western Berks County, Pennsylvania.
  Since its founding in June 1984 at the St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, 
Council 8726 has grown to more than 200 members committed to nurturing 
spiritual growth and a tremendous desire to help anyone in need.
  The members' selfless service has included financial backing and 
volunteer work in support of St. Mary's Shelter for single mothers, a 
Veterans Memorial monument in Whitfield, a Special Olympics basketball 
tournament, and weekend soup kitchens that feed hundreds who would 
otherwise go hungry in the Reading area.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in 
congratulating the Knights of Columbus, Light of Christ Council 8726, 
upon its 25th Anniversary and recognizing the exemplary efforts of the 
Council's members in serving and supporting Berks County churches, 
communities and charities.

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