[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 10197]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      WELCOMING FATHER FRED LUCCI

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. 
Mitchell) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, my guest today, Father Fred Lucci, is 
the Director of the All Saints Catholic Newman Center in Tempe, which I 
have attended for more than 40 years.
  I am proud Father Fred, as those of us in Tempe call him, could join 
us today because he is my pastor and my friend. In fact, he is a friend 
and mentor to the thousands of parishioners at the Newman Center.
  Father Fred has a good heart and a special gift. While it may be easy 
to provide guidance to long-time parishioners like myself, Father Fred 
continues to have a positive influence on the lives of thousands of 
students at Arizona State.
  In the 1980s, freshman Fred Lucci arrived at Arizona State 
University's campus with a music scholarship and his clarinet. His 
ability to connect with students has endured today. Today, Father Fred 
is a fixture on campus, easily recognized, eager to listen, and always 
faithful and helpful in guiding students to strengthen their own 
spiritual relationships. He has led humanitarian missions and 
pilgrimages that have lifted the souls of all who participate.
  Throughout his years in the priesthood, Father Fred has helped 
students who need it most find their strength within. In the process, 
he has made Arizona State a more compassionate campus one student at a 
time. And he has built a parish that has helped shape Tempe into a more 
decent and caring community.

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