[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6541]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             75TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. GEORGE ORTHODOX CHURCH

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 3, 2011

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 75th 
anniversary of St. George Orthodox Church. The parish celebrated this 
occasion this past weekend with a banquet and brunch.
  The parish was organized in 1936 by families that had immigrated from 
Lebanon, Syria and Palestine. Due to the success of these immigrants 
the parish thrived and the first church was built in 1938. Many of the 
original members remain a vibrant part of parish life to this day. The 
parish relocated to the existing church 40 years ago in 1971. Currently 
there are 230 families that make their spiritual home at St. George 
Orthodox Church. Despite the diversity of cultures among the 
parishioners, the Church members are united in their Orthodox Faith 
rooted in Apostolic Succession.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
congratulating Father Joseph Abud, the parishioners, clergy, staff, and 
friends of St. George Orthodox Church for 75 years of worship, 
fellowship, and inspiration. May God continue to bless the parish with 
enthusiasm and spiritual growth for many, many years to come.

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