[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 17, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H7626]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   WELCOMING REVEREND JOSEPH HOLCOMB

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. 
Meng) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Ms. MENG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce my colleagues to 
Father Joseph T. Holcomb, the guest chaplain today.
  Father Holcomb serves St. Andrew Avellino Roman Catholic Church in 
Queens, New York.
  A native New Yorker, Father Holcomb attended Holy Family Catholic 
Grammar School, Cathedral Preparatory Seminary, Cathedral College of 
the Immaculate Conception, and Seminary of the Immaculate Conception.
  He went on to attain a bachelor's degree from Cathedral College in 
Douglaston, New York. He also received a master's degree in divinity 
from Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington, New York, and a 
master's in social work from Fordham University in New York City.
  He was ordained to the priesthood in 1980 and has been faithfully 
serving multiple communities ever since. In July 2009, he was appointed 
as the sixth pastor of St. Andrew Avellino Roman Catholic Church and 
has worked tirelessly to make improvements where possible.
  His efforts have led to crucial enhancements in the church and an 
enriched connection with its parishioners. Father Holcomb's work in the 
church has touched thousands of lives, and we are so privileged to have 
him in the Queens community.
  Father Holcomb is a pillar of leadership and faith in my district. I 
ask my colleagues to join me in welcoming Father Holcomb to the House 
of Representatives and to thank him for serving as our guest chaplain 
today.

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