[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2913]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 A PROCLAMATION HONORING THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE ST. JOSEPH 
                   CATHOLIC CHURCH OF FAIRPOINT, OHIO

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                         HON. ZACHARY T. SPACE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 4, 2009

  Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker:
  Whereas, in 1905, a Congregation was organized that consisted of 
twenty-five families celebrating Mass in private homes for three years; 
and
  Whereas, in 1908 families gathered $800 dollars to erect a church 
building before formally establishing St. Joseph Catholic Church in 
1909; and
  Whereas, in September of 1950 His Excellency the Bishop John King 
Mussio of the Steubenville Diocese dedicated the newly renovated church 
and rectory; and
  Whereas, St. Joseph Church continues to serve an active and vibrant 
congregation and continues to better Fairpoint by its presence; now, 
therefore, be it
  Resolved, that along with the friends and congregation of St. Joseph 
Church and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I 
congratulate St. Joseph Catholic Church on reaching their 100 year 
anniversary. We recognize the steadfast service provided by the Church, 
and commend the congregation for its continued life.

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