[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 83 (Thursday, June 4, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1309]
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                    RECOGNIZING FATHER JOHN A. FARRY

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 4, 2009

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the long and 
distinguished career of Father John A. Farry. On June 30, 2009, Father 
Farry will retire from his position as Pastor at Saint Andrew Parish, 
the most recent parish in his 44 years of dedicated service.
  Born in Bronx, New York, Father Farry graduated from Quigley 
Preparatory Seminary in Chicago and continued on to St. Mary of the 
Lake Seminary--Mundelein in Mundelein, Illinois, where he was ordained 
a priest in 1965.
  Throughout his career, Father Farry has served many areas of the 
Chicago community, including Saint Bernard Parish in Englewood, Saint 
Thomas the Apostle Parish in Hyde Park, and Saint Andrew Parish in 
Northcenter.
  Father Farry also served in positions other than pastor when the 
community needed it, such as Catholic Community of Englewood 
Coordinator, leader of the Team Ministry at Saint Bernard Parish, and 
religion teacher at various schools in the area. He reached out to all 
members of the diverse community and is known for his selflessness and 
his compassion.
  Madam Speaker, I congratulate Father Farry on his lengthy and 
influential career, and thank him for his many outstanding 
contributions to the city of Chicago. I wish him the best of luck and 
continued happiness in his retirement and all his future endeavors.

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