[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 16970-16971]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE CONGREGATION OF NOTRE DAME IN NEW HYDE PARK, NEW YORK

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 7, 2009

  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise in honor of the 
congregation of Notre Dame in New Hyde Park, New York to commemorate 
its remarkable contributions to the community. Celebrating its 50th 
anniversary, the Church of Notre Dame has been an influential and 
beneficial entity in New Hyde Park and beyond. Through a wide-range of 
programs, Notre Dame and its congregation have served their community 
with persistence and openness. For this, the Church and its 
congregation, both past and present, are deserving of recognition.
  The Church of Notre Dame and its affiliated school do much for the 
community. Over the past half century, thousands of students have 
acquired the skills and focus to live meaningful and productive lives 
while attending Notre Dame. These students, drawing on their education 
at Notre Dame School, often give back to their community as a part of 
Notre Dame's congregation and beyond. In addition, the Church itself 
runs many programs that aid the local community. Reaching out to others 
in New Hyde Park and providing for both its congregation and those in 
need, the Church has and continues to provide important services and 
opportunities for the community and has

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remained a place of both worship and hospitality. Activities such as 
food drives, educational seminars, and support groups, are just a few 
examples of programs sponsored by the Church for the benefit of its 
congregation and community. As Notre Dame celebrates its 50th 
anniversary, it is a great time to reflect on all the positive work its 
congregation has done in New Hyde Park over the past half century and 
to look towards a future of continued public and spiritual service.
  The work of this Church and its congregation is inspiring to us all, 
and I am immensely grateful to them for all that they have 
accomplished. I ask my colleagues to join me in expressing the 
gratitude of the U.S. Congress for their extensive contributions to 
society.

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