[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 2]
[House]
[Page 2172]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  WELCOMING MONSIGNOR RICHARD O'KEEFFE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the gentleman from 
Arizona (Mr. Grijalva) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. GRIJALVA. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  It is my pleasure to welcome Monsignor O'Keeffe as our guest chaplain 
today.
  Monsignor O'Keeffe has been tending to the spiritual and human needs 
of people in Arizona for over 40 years, of which the last 30 has been 
in Yuma, Arizona. It is fitting that he provides today's blessing, as 
we also memorialize the passing of Congressman Lantos, a great champion 
of human rights.
  Monsignor O'Keeffe is highly respected in Yuma and all of Arizona for 
the work he does on behalf of human rights, civil rights and advocating 
for the underrepresented in our community.
  He is an active member of the community, encouraging community 
leaders to take responsibility for social justice, recruiting young and 
old to engage in civic participation. His experience and passion has 
led him to be a founder of the Yuma Interfaith Organizing Committee.
  I am honored to work with him and receive spiritual and community 
guidance from him. He is a source of strength for all of us who 
interact with him.
  Mr. Speaker, I welcome my friend Monsignor O'Keeffe to the House of 
Representatives.

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