[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 101 (Thursday, June 12, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H2665]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING FATHER PAUL SHAUGHNESSY

  (Mr. DeSAULNIER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Father Paul 
Shaughnessy and to welcome him as our guest chaplain for today.
  I first met Father Shaughnessy at the College of the Holy Cross in 
Mr. McGovern's district, in Worcester, Massachusetts. We were 
classmates, friends, teammates, and we spent an occasional evening in 
Worcester at an Irish bar having a pint, maybe two--we were young--
talking about life.
  Father Shaughnessy joined the Jesuits and became an ordained priest 
before making the noble decision to enlist in the Marines in 1994.
  Lieutenant Commander Shaughnessy brought faith and comfort to many 
soldiers, including a congregation of 32,000 in Iraq.
  His impact has earned him a number of accolades, such as Meritorious 
Service Medals and the Navy and Marine Corps commendation medals.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Father Paul Shaughnessy for his service and for 
sharing his wisdom and faith with us today.

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