[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 12022]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               WELCOMING REVEREND MIROSLAUS STELMASZCZYK

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. 
Altmire) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. ALTMIRE. Mr. Speaker, in the midst of one of the most contentious 
congressional debates in recent times, I knew just who to bring to 
Washington to help bring people together. It is my great honor to 
welcome Reverend Miroslaus Stelmaszczyk, who today serves as our guest 
chaplain for the U.S. House of Representatives.
  Known simply as ``Father Miro,'' he has led the Holy Family Parish in 
Creighton, Pennsylvania, for 12 of his 36 years in the priesthood. He 
has received numerous awards in recognition of his public service since 
he first came to the United States from Poland in 1986.
  As testament to his popularity among his congregation, Mr. Speaker, I 
would also like to welcome the three dozen Holy Family parishioners who 
made the trip to Washington, along with Father Miro, and are now seated 
in the gallery to witness his opening prayer today.
  Welcome to you all.
  On behalf of my colleagues in the House, welcome, Father Miro, and 
congratulations on being chosen as today's guest chaplain for the U.S. 
House of Representatives.

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