[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25416]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          IN RECOGNITION OF THE QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 19, 2004

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, we rise today to pay tribute 
to the Queen of Peace Catholic Church as this organization celebrates 
fifty years of service.
  The Queen of Peace Parish was established in 1954 and has served the 
people of Lake County since its dedication on November 29, 1954. The 
parish includes the city of Clearlake and the communities of Lower Lake 
and Clearlake Oaks. In 1995 the community of Lucerne became part of the 
parish.
  The parish has committed itself to serving members of the community 
and has established several organizations that provide charitable works 
for the City of Clearlake and Lake County. The contributions from 
parishioners and revenue from the Thrift Store in Lower Lake have 
provided emergency assistance, food and shelter to the needy.
  Father Louis has served as pastor of the Queen of Peace Church since 
1997 and has provided dedicated leadership to the parish community.
  Mr. Speaker, the Queen of Peace Catholic Church represents the 
commitment of promoting a strong community. Quite simply, the Queen of 
Peace Catholic Church has been a legacy to Lake County; it is most 
appropriate that we honor the fifty years of service of the Queen of 
Peace Catholic Church.

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