[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 64 (Monday, April 15, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E350]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. GREGORY ARMENIAN CHURCH

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                          HON. RICHARD E. NEAL

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 15, 2024

  Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
commemorate a milestone of profound significance--the 90th anniversary 
of St. Gregory Armenian Church in Indian Orchard, Massachusetts.
  For nearly a century, St. Gregory has stood as a beacon of faith, 
unity, and community, enriching the lives of its members and serving as 
a cherished cornerstone of Armenian heritage throughout the Greater 
Springfield community. As the crossroads of New England, Springfield is 
home to a unique diaspora of different cultures and ethnicities, 
including a strong Armenian commnunity with roots going back to the 
early 20th century.
  As a great number of Armenian populations immigrated and settled in 
the Springfield area during the early 1900s, the need for a church and 
community center was quickly realized. Since its founding in 1934, St. 
Gregory has been a pillar of hope and support throughout our region, 
giving back not only to the community in western Massachusetts, but 
also providing humanitarian assistance to Armenians throughout the 
world. Their commitment to improving the lives of others is inspiring 
and has left an indelible mark on countless individuals and families.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to congratulate the members of the St. 
Gregory Armenian Church as they mark 90 years of upholding the sacred 
traditions, values, and teachings of the Armenian Apostolic Church. As 
we reflect on the countless blessings bestowed upon St. Gregory, and 
the blessings bestowed upon the community they serve, we look to the 
future with great optimism and renewed vigor. I wish them much growth, 
spiritual enlightenment, and enduring unity for the next 90 years and 
beyond. Congratulations from the United States of America.

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