[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 22, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H4112]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING FATHER ANGELO CASERTA

  (Mr. DAVIDSON of Ohio asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIDSON of Ohio. Madam Speaker, today, I honor the life of a 
great man. Born in Piqua, Ohio, Father Angelo Caserta was the oldest 
active priest in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. He peacefully passed 
away last week.
  Those who knew Father Caserta recall his talent and love for people, 
his comforting words, and his love for our community.
  When asked about the secret to his longevity, Father Caserta said: 
``My secret is the good Lord. The Lord gets all the credit. I'm the 
only classmate surviving in my class. Not many average that milestone. 
. . . It's a celebration of God's goodness, how He could choose someone 
like me and take care of me for 70 years while doing his work in the 
priesthood.''
  On Tuesday, Father Caserta's life was celebrated in Piqua, as he was 
laid to rest by family and friends.
  While I did not know him personally, I knew of his deeds by those who 
did and the love he had for our community.
  Madam Speaker, I use my time on the floor today to honor Father 
Caserta's life of service, to celebrate his faith, and to extend my 
condolences to those who knew him.

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