[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11818]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



    IN HONOR OF REV. JAMES M. LYNCH'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 7, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Reverend James M. 
Lynch for 25 years of Ordination.
  Reverend Lynch was born in Cleveland, Ohio and attended St. Edward 
High School. He went on to study at Borromeo College and St. Mary's 
Seminary. Throughout his career Reverend Lynch has worked hard to serve 
his community. By going on many international missions he has also 
helped less fortunate people throughout the world. Recently, he took a 
permanent oath in the Maryknoll Missionaries and is unfortunately no 
longer a priest of the diocese of Cleveland.
  Since 1911, thousands of concerned Catholics across the United States 
have responded to the worldwide cry of the poor by becoming Maryknoll 
Missionaries. Today, world renowned Maryknollers help many people 
overseas build communities of faith. Some work in war zones with 
refugees, others minister to the sick, the elderly, orphans or people 
with AIDS. Through lives of dedicated service, Maryknollers translate 
the gospel of love into different languages and in different cultures. 
Reverend Lynch is currently helping people in need as a Maryknoll 
Missionary in Puno, Peru.
  Reverend Lynch is a wonderful example of being a man for others. 
Through his dedication and work Reverend Lynch has changed hundreds of 
lives for the better. His example is truly something to be recognized 
and praised.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in honoring this man for twenty-
five years of dedicated service.

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