[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 175 (Friday, October 9, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E940-E941]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING MARK JAGO'S SERVICE AS THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE DEPUTY OF THE 
                          KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

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                            HON. SCOTT PERRY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 9, 2020

  Mr. PERRY. Madam Speaker, I'm honored to congratulate Mark Jago on 
culminating his service as the Pennsylvania State Deputy of the Knights 
of Columbus on June 30, 2020, and for his years of service to the U.S. 
Army, the Parish of St. Patrick in Carlisle, the Commonwealth of 
Pennsylvania, and the United States of America.
  State Deputy (SD) Jago joined the Order as a member of Cardinal 
Gibbons Council 2838 in Fayetteville, NC, in 1983. In 1992, he moved to 
Carlisle, Pennsylvania and transferred into St. Patrick Council 4057, 
where he became an active member.
  In 1994, SD Jago was elected Grand Knight and, under his leadership, 
the Council achieved Star Council. He then served as a Trustee for 
three years, and as Financial Secretary for ten years. An active 
supporter of the Pro-Life cause, he established his Council's annual 
bus trip to the March for Life in 1993, and continues to serve as the 
trip's Bus Captain. Recently, he chaired the Council's Ultrasound 
Initiative Campaign, which provided a system for the Carlisle Area 
Family Life Center. SD Jago received the Star Council Membership and 
Star Council Insurance Awards for the 2015-2016 Fraternal Year.
  SD Jago has held numerous fraternal offices within the Order, to 
include: District Deputy, Harrisburg; Diocesan Chapter President; 
Central East Regional Chairman; State Free Throw and Soccer Chairman; 
and State Family Director. In 2005, he was elected as a delegate to the 
Supreme Convention in Chicago. He served as State Secretary in the 
O'Connor Administration from 2006 to 2008. For the past 25 years, he's 
been a member of six CE State Convention Committees. In May 2018, he 
was Co-Chairman--and Registration Chair--of the 120th Annual State 
Convention, where he was elected State Deputy.
  In 1993, SD Jago became a member of the Fourth Degree by joining the 
Bishop J. W. Shanahan Assembly 917 in Harrisburg. The following year, 
he was elected Faithful Navigator of that Assembly and became an active 
member of its Color Corps. Ten years later, he helped form the St. 
Martin of Tours Assembly 2708 in Carlisle, and served as the inaugural 
Faithful Navigator for three years. Following that, he served as its 
Color Corps Commander for four years. In addition to these positions, 
he served six years as the Harrisburg Diocesan Coordinator for the 
Fourth Degree. Currently, he is an Assistant Marshal for the 
Pennsylvania East District.
  SD Jago enjoys ceremonial work, traveling to various parts of our 
jurisdiction, and meeting new members and his Brother Knights. He is 
certified on all four degree teams. He is Chancellor for the Admission 
and Formation Degrees, Conferring Officer for the Knighthood Degree, 
and Narrator for the Patriotic Degree.
  For six and a half years, SD Jago served the Brother Knights and 
their families on an almost daily basis, as a Field Agent for the 
Mitchell Agency. He earned the designation of Fraternal Insurance 
Counselor. In addition to SD Jago's impressive service and 
contributions to the Knights of Columbus, he's also served in our 
military. SD Jago is a retired U.S. Army Officer, Master Paratrooper, 
and Canadian Jumpmaster. He served in a variety of Airborne and Special 
Operations assignments. He was awarded the Honduran Parachutist Badge 
during Operation Golden Pheasant in 1988. He prepared the intelligence 
plan for the invasion of Panama in December 1989. A Veteran of the 
Persian Gulf War, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. As Pentagon 
Crisis Action Team Chief, he was commended for coordinating military 
support to civilian authorities during the Oklahoma City Bombing and 
numerous natural disasters. His patriotism includes membership in the 
Central PA Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association, the 
Corporal Orlando Newcomer VFW Post 477, and the Fr. Kritchen Post 1342 
of the Catholic War Veterans of America.
  SD Jago is an active member of St. Patrick's Parish. He taught 
Confirmation classes for the Religious Education Program, and served 
three years on the Parish Council. As

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Council president, he was involved in the planning and fund raising for 
the Parish Activity Center. As a member of the Foreign Mission Team, he 
performed volunteer work in Jamaica. SD Jago is involved with ``That 
Man Is You'' and ``Christ Renews His Parish.'' Frequently, he is a 
greeter at Mass, sells bottled water for the missions, and sells sub 
sandwiches for the Council. Finally, he is part of the kitchen crew for 
his Council's pancake breakfast and spaghetti dinner fundraisers, as 
well as other ministries. His wife, Janis, volunteers at the St. 
Patrick School where she prepares school lunches.
  Mark and Janis have been married for forty-seven years. They have 
three daughters and eight grandchildren, all of whom live in the 
Carlisle area. They enjoy camping and monthly dinners with their 
family.
  Madam Speaker, I'm honored to congratulate SD Jago for his tireless 
work and distinguished service to the Knights of Columbus, St. 
Patrick's Parish, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the United 
States of America.

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