[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 72 (Tuesday, May 24, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E937]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN HONOR OF FATHER GEORGE WANSER, S.J.

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 24, 2011

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Father George 
Wanser, who has served the people of Sacramento since 1994 as a priest, 
campus minister, and chaplain. He has been with the Newman Catholic 
Community in Sacramento for close to 10 years, and as he moves on this 
summer to the Most Holy Trinity Parish in San Jose, I ask my colleagues 
to join me in saluting this man for the dedication he has shown the 
Sacramento area.
  At a young age, Father Wanser became involved in the church. He 
excelled at both Fordham University and the Pontificia Universidad 
Catolica Javeriana de Bogota in Columbia. Father Wanser taught history, 
religious studies, and English in Puerto Rico from 1970 through 1973. 
He taught music, was head wrestling coach, and worked as the Puerto 
Rican High School Athletic Alliance Wrestling Commissioner.
  In the 1970s, Father Wanser moved back to the U.S. and was ordained. 
He was assigned to several community organizing projects all over 
California, including churches in Fresno, Santa Ana, Fullerton, and San 
Diego.
  Father Wanser arrived in Sacramento in 1999 when he began at Jesuit 
High School. Since his arrival he has contributed much to the 
Sacramento area. He has spent the last several decades as a campus 
minister and chaplain, and has also worked at Christian Brothers High 
School, UC Davis, and Cristo Rey High School.
  Father Wanser has served the Newman Catholic Community of Sacramento 
for the past 10 years, and has inspired countless people through his 
goodwill and leadership. His friends and followers have expressed their 
gratitude for his strength and conviction, and his presence will be 
sorely missed.
  Mr. Speaker, I stand today to recognize the contributions that Father 
Wanser has made to Sacramento. His sincere commitment to those around 
him and his enthusiasm for inspiring others has made a difference for 
countless people in our community. I ask all my colleagues to join me 
in thanking Father Wanser for his years of leadership, and wish him the 
best in his future endeavors.

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