[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16809]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           IN RECOGNITION OF THE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA FESTIVAL

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 26, 2009

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of La 
Sagrada Familia Festival being held this June 26 through 28, 2009 and 
in remembrance of Reverend David F. Fallon, founding pastor of La 
Sagrada Familia Parish. This year's celebration is the twenty-fifth 
annual Latin American Festival and is being held at the Sagrada Familia 
Parish in Cleveland, Ohio.
  The members of the La Sagrada Familia Parish in Cleveland have a long 
history of dedication to our community and to empowering Cleveland's 
diverse Latin American community. This year's celebration will feature 
live music, cultural dances, children's activities and a talent show 
that highlight the rich culture of the Latin American community. This 
year's honoree, Reverend David Fallon, became the founding pastor of 
Sagrada Familia on April 11, 1998 and continued in that role until his 
death on May I, 2009. Under his direction, La Sagrada Familia became a 
source of strength and support for people of all ethnic and religious 
backgrounds. Father Fallon initiated numerous programs and organized 
church volunteers to serve the community through social service, 
employment and education initiatives.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in recognition of the La 
Sagrada Familia Festival as they honor the memory of Reverend David F. 
Fallon at the 25th annual Latin American Festival. I offer my best 
wishes for a joyous celebration of culture and community.

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