[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 21 (Tuesday, February 4, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E160]
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                            JOHN P. STANTON

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 4, 2014

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of a life 
of faithful service and dedication.
  John Patrick Stanton was the youngest of four children born to Irish 
immigrant parents in Philadelphia in 1928. After his graduation from 
high school, he entered the U.S. Navy serving in the Pacific Theater of 
World War II.
  Upon returning, he went to LaSalle University on the GI Bill and 
eventually married his wife of 63 years, Harriet--together they were 
parents to 12 children and 46 grandchildren.
  Aside from a large and loving family, Mr. Stanton leaves behind a 
legacy of compassion in the way of the Pro-Life Coalition of 
Southeastern Pennsylvania and other pro-life groups.
  Mr. Stanton was a tireless advocate for the unborn and a recognizable 
site each week ministering to young mothers at women's clinics in the 
city. Through his commitment to his faith and his calling, he saved the 
lives of countless families and brought many others into religion.
  For his witness, Mr. Stanton was recognized with a number of awards 
and honors, and eventually would earn a master's degree in religious 
education from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary--ensuring that his 
teaching would continue.
  John P. Stanton passed away peacefully on January 31, 2014 at the age 
of 86. While he is gone, his service to his country, his community, his 
family and his faith will remain.

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