[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 137 (Thursday, September 15, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H6185]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    WELCOMING BISHOP THOMAS PAPROCKI

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the gentleman from 
Illinois (Mr. Quigley) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor today's guest chaplain, 
Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois. I've known Bishop 
Paprocki for over 20 years, as he served as auxiliary bishop of the 
Archdiocese of Chicago before becoming Bishop of Springfield.
  The good bishop is also known in other circles only as the ``Holy 
Goalie''--the man who saves souls and goals. Bishop Paprocki and I have 
played hockey together many times, and it's always a comfort to know 
I've got the bishop behind me manning the net.
  But his heroics on the ice pale in comparison to his service to our 
community. In these years since joining the priesthood in 1978, he has 
shown a dedication to helping the poor and disadvantaged. With his 
DePaul law degree, he set forth to found the Chicago Legal Clinic to 
assist these struggling communities.
  His work is an inspiration to us all. I am lucky to call the bishop a 
good friend.
  Thank you, Bishop Paprocki, for joining us here today. See you on the 
ice.

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