[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 6296]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



WELCOME TO METROPOLITAN STEPHAN F. PETROVICH, ARCHBISHOP AND PRIMATE OF 
                                NEW YORK

  (Mr. BALDACCI asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. BALDACCI. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to welcome His Beatitude, 
Metropolitan Stephan to the United States House of Representatives and 
to thank him for offering a very thoughtful prayer this morning. I 
appreciate his willingness to visit Congress and share those meaningful 
words with Members of the House.
  Despite his distinguished position as the highest ranking official of 
the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the United States, Metropolitan 
Stephan is widely recognized for his great humility in connection to 
the people he serves. His leadership in bringing people of diverse 
economic, social, and political backgrounds together in fellowship has 
made a positive difference in the lives of many Americans.
  In addition to his services, Metropolitan Stephan has served our 
Nation in many other ways. A Vietnam veteran, His Beatitude has founded 
and supported a number of charitable organizations, including a health 
care program for seriously ill individuals, and efforts to supply 
humanitarian assistance to the people of Ukraine.
  On behalf of my colleagues, I thank Metropolitan Stephan for joining 
us today and wish him the very best during his visit to Washington.

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