[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1928]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 7899

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 22, 2007

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today in 
recognition of the 25th anniversary of the Knights of Columbus Council 
7899, Mary Queen of Peace Parrish, in Clearlake, California. In 
Clearlake, throughout Lake County, and across the nation the members of 
the order, in keeping with their mission, have greatly contributed to 
the community and welfare of America.
  The Mary Queen of Peace Parrish was chartered on December 17, 1981 
with the mission to bring the values and benefits of the Knights of 
Columbus to Clearlake. Since that time, they have been active in 
numerous community charitable causes and have been model members of the 
community through their active civic participation. Their members are 
characterized by their love and charity for all, and their attention to 
members of the community, such as the elderly who may need 
companionship and support.
  In Lake County, the Knights of Columbus have been the sponsors of 
many good works and projects. They have given ongoing support to People 
Service, Inc., an agency created to support members of the community 
who need assistance in their daily lives. They run an annual Tootsie 
Roll drive in support of the Knights of Columbus' work to help fund the 
Special Olympics and lend support to the annual Passion Play each 
spring.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, it is appropriate at this time that we 
recognize the Knights of Columbus Council 7899, Mary Queen of Peace 
Parrish, in Clearlake, California, in honor of the 25th anniversary of 
their foundation.

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