[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10444]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           IN HONOR OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #3182

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 22, 2009

  Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise 
today to pay tribute to the Knights of Columbus ``Christopher Council'' 
(Council #3182) as they celebrate their 60th anniversary of service to 
the Church and Community in the State of Delaware.
  The Knights of Columbus exists throughout the United States, 
providing valuable services to their communities that would otherwise 
be left undone. For over 125 years, the organization has dedicated 
time, money, energy, and service to the sick, disabled, and anyone in 
need of help through a variety of programs. During the last sixty 
years, the Christopher Council has gone above and beyond its call of 
duty and provided an extraordinary amount of service to our local 
community. I commend them for their efforts.
  This Council's work here extends to a variety of organizations and 
interests, as the members have continually sought to help others 
indiscriminately since the inception of its charter on September 29, 
1948. Most recently, this Council has given major support to the St. 
Helena and Holy Rosary Parishes and Schools by actively supporting 
their annual carnivals and by sponsoring scholarships. Furthermore, the 
Christopher Council regularly offers numerous services to the Claymont 
and Wilmington area outreach programs as well as Claymont's annual 
Community Pride Festival and their yearly Christmas parade. 
Additionally, this organization assists the Cub Scouts, the Little 
Sisters of the Poor, and the Special Olympics, among other worthy 
organizations. They act as a leader within their own great institution 
by hosting our statewide Knights of Columbus summer picnic each year.
  Once again, I am proud to recognize the Knights of Columbus 
Christopher Council for the profound impact they have made on our 
community. I am confident that they will continue to build on their 
accomplishments and strengthen their organization while improving our 
community even further. I wish them all the very best for the future.

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