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Honoring St Luke's Episcopal Church On It's 160th Anniversary

Date: June 4, 2004
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Religion


HONORING ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ON ITS 160TH ANNIVERSARY -- (Extensions of Remarks - June 04, 2004)

SPEECH OF HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO OF CONNECTICUT
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2004

Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to join The Reverend Dr. Victor Rogers, members of the congregation, and the New Haven community in extending my sincere congratulations to the St. Luke's Episcopal Church as they celebrate its 160th Anniversary. This is a remarkable milestone for this community treasure and I am proud to help them celebrate this momentous occasion.

Our churches play a vital role in our communities-providing people with a place to turn to for comfort when they are most in need. By strengthening our bonds of faith, St. Luke's gives its members a place to find their spiritual center and to solidify and support their values. The members of the St. Luke's have also given much to the City of New Haven. Throughout the years, as their membership grew so did their commitment to the enrichment of our community.

Over the course of its history, St. Luke's has been a prominent member of our community, not only providing traditional worship services, but by offering much needed outreach programs for those most in need. From an emergency food pantry to GED classes to volunteers who care for the sick and shut-in, the clergy and congregation have worked hard to identify the problems faced by members of our community and to establish programs which will make a difference in their lives. By providing these resources, the St. Luke's Parish has touched the lives of thousands and made New Haven a better place in which to live.

For one hundred sixty years, the St. Luke's Episcopal Church has been a fixture in New Haven. In fact, St. Luke's was recently placed on the National Register of Historic Places-a reflection of its deep roots and cultural importance. Through their ministry and outreach efforts, they have left an indelible mark on our community and continue to enrich the lives of others. I am proud to stand today and extend my very best wishes to them as they mark this milestone in their history. Happy 160th Anniversary!

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