[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 130 (Thursday, July 27, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H4036-H4037]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE OF MONSIGNOR DINO LORENZETTI

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from New 
York (Mr. Langworthy) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. LANGWORTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and celebrate the 
extraordinary life of Monsignor Dino Lorenzetti.
  Monsignor Dino Lorenzetti, the eldest priest of the Buffalo Catholic 
Diocese, whose priesthood spanned 70 years and at least a dozen 
parishes and who headed the Office of Family Life for 20 years, died 
July 12, 2023, just 11 days short of his 102nd birthday.
  In the monsignor's powerful voice, he would famously start each Mass 
he celebrated with: ``Good morning, all you beautiful people of faith. 
You are loved.''

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  Dino served an incredible 70-year priesthood and undoubtedly impacted 
the lives of thousands of people across western New York with his 
warmth, his enthusiasm, and his upbeat personality.
  When you met him, you immediately realized you had just been in the 
presence of a very special and holy person.
  Monsignor Lorenzetti co-officiated my wife, Erin, and my wedding, as 
well as officiating my mother-in-law and father-in-law's wedding, and 
he baptized all their children. Many, many western New York families 
can say the same thing across multiple generations.
  Dino Lorenzetti served as a priest under 9 different Popes and 10 
Bishops of Buffalo during his lifetime. He was born in Buffalo to 
Italian immigrants.
  Dino Lorenzetti's life of service and faith began with courage and 
dedication. As a young man he answered the call of duty during World 
War II, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps in Africa and Italy from 
1941 to 1945. His bravery and commitment during those challenging times 
foreshadowed the depth of character that would define his entire life.
  Monsignor Lorenzetti was a longtime pastor of Our Lady of Sacred 
Heart church in Orchard Park. He led efforts to purchase a former West 
Seneca school building to establish the parish school. It thrived to 
rank among the largest grade schools in the entire diocese.
  His influence extended globally when Pope Paul VI appointed him as a 
spiritual adviser to the National Federation of Catholic Physicians' 
Guilds. In 1978, he was honored to address the World Conference of 
Physicians in India alongside Mother Teresa where they both received 
prestigious awards.
  Until shortly before his passing, he faithfully celebrated weekly 
masses at St. John the Baptist Church in Kenmore and St. Martha's in 
Depew.
  In memory of Monsignor Lorenzetti, we celebrate a life well-lived, a 
life of profound service, and a life that will forever shine as an 
example of God's love.
  May he rest in eternal peace knowing that his impact will continue to 
touch hearts and transform lives for generations to come.

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                     Keep Flavored Milk in Schools

  Mr. LANGWORTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of my colleagues' 
bipartisan amendment to prevent the funds made available by our 
agricultural appropriations bill to go toward funding a rule that will 
ban flavored milk, like chocolate milk in our schools.
  School nutrition programs play a vital role in providing our students 
with healthy meals that contribute to their growth and well-being. 
Flavored and unflavored milk options have been an essential part of 
these programs, and research has consistently shown that flavored milk 
is a powerful tool for successfully delivering essential nutrients to 
our school-aged children.
  Dairy products are the cornerstone of a balanced diet and are an 
unparalleled source of calcium, protein, potassium, phosphorus, and 
vitamin D for kids of all ages. These nutrients are crucial for bone 
growth, immune health, and optimal brain development during their 
school years.
  Numerous studies have demonstrated that removing flavored milk from 
schools leads to a decrease in overall milk consumption. Our children 
are more likely to enjoy and consume milk when they have flavorful 
options available to them. By preserving the allowance of nonfat and 
low-fat flavored milks at all grade levels, we encourage higher milk 
consumption and promote healthier habits among our youth.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this amendment, and by 
doing so we show our commitment to the well-being of our Nation's 
children and their access to nutrition options in our schools.

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