[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 22]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 30993]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           TRIBUTE TO ST. MICHAEL'S ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 21, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to rise and pay tribute to 
Saint Michael's Orthodox Christian Church located in Pueblo, Colorado. 
St. Michael's recently celebrated its 100th anniversary and it is my 
honor to rise and recognize the contributions that this church has made 
to the Pueblo community.
   St. Michael's was founded by a number of Pueblo's ethnic Greek 
families in the early 1900s. Over time, the church has been a wonderful 
place of worship for many Puebloans. The creation of a place of worship 
speaks to the very essence of what our country was founded on. As we 
celebrate St. Michael's 100 years of existence, it is important to call 
attention to the fact that the American Values which led to the 
church's existence continue to this day.
   The 100th anniversary of St. Michael's falls at a time of great 
renewal and triumph for the church. Over the last five years, the 
church has been undergoing significant renovation under the guidance of 
its devoted pastor, The Reverend Chris Stanton. The small church is 
truly a beautiful place of worship.
   Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to call the attention of this body of 
Congress and our nation to the St. Michael's Orthodox Christian Church. 
Over the last 100 years, the church has provided a great deal to its 
parishioners and the community of Pueblo, and it is my honor to call 
attention to its service here today.

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