[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 101 (Friday, June 9, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E537]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING VERY REVEREND DENNIS R. WEEZORAK

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 9, 2023

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Very Reverend 
Dennis R. Weezorak on his retirement as pastor of St. Mary Church in 
South Amboy, New Jersey. Father Weezorak has dedicated over 25 years of 
service to St. Mary's parish and his leadership and commitment are 
truly deserving of this body's recognition.
  Father Weezorak is devoted to his faith and community. Prior to his 
installation as pastor of St. Mary's, he served as associate pastor at 
several parishes in New York and New Jersey, director of ministry to 
the separated/divorced in the Diocese of Ogdensburg; New York, and 
chaplain for the United States Air Force and Wilford Medical Center. In 
January 2021 Bishop James F. Checchio named him Dean of the Raritan Bay 
Deanery, bestowing the title of Very Reverend. Throughout his 37 years 
of priesthood, Father Weezorak has provided outstanding spiritual 
guidance and fellowship and encouraged faith in action.
  In addition to his pastoral service, Father Weezorak is an active 
member of his community. He serves on the board of the Sadie Pope 
Dowdell Public Library and volunteers with the Sayreville/South Amboy 
Chapter of Rotary International.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Very Reverend Dennis 
Weezorak on his retirement and thanking him for his many years of 
dedicated service and leadership to St. Mary Church and the greater 
community.

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