[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12568]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO THE ST. CHARLES BORROMEO PARISH

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 10, 2002

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the St. 
Charles Borromeo Parish and to commemorate over 125 years of service to 
the community of DuBois, Illinois.
  The church's doors opened for mass on December 16, 1877, and ever 
since it has served as a cornerstone for religious growth throughout 
southern Illinois. They have spent 125 years preaching the word of 
Christ in DuBois and making a difference in the lives of countless 
individuals.
  To such people as Father Melvin Vandeloo and his congregation, the 
motivation lies not in recognition, but rather in the good deeds 
themselves. Their purpose is far greater than any message my words 
could possibly relate. Yet, on this special day, I think it is 
appropriate that they are recognized for their efforts. In a time when 
we must come together as a nation, the members of St. Charles Borromeo 
Parish strive to set an example for all to follow.
  To the people of the St. Charles Borromeo Parish, thank you for your 
unrelenting devotion to the Lord's work over the past 125 years; and 
may God grant you the opportunity to continue spreading His word for 
many years to come.

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