Mr. Speaker. it gives me great pleasure to take this opportunity to pay tribute to my friend. Msgr. Hon P. Hourihan of St. Johns Church. the oldest Catholic parish in the Newark Archdiocese. known as the "immigrants parish." To most Newark residents. the name John Hourihanor as he prefers to be called. "Father John"-is synonymous with compassion. For years. Father John has spent his days meeting the needs of the homeless. the elderly. and the sick in Newark. Thanks to his tireless devotion. hundreds of people receive hot meals every day. In these harsh times of budget cuts and recession. the efforts of Father John and his parishoners truly make the difference in the survival of Newarks poor and dispossessed.
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