Political Quotes

“I rise today to thank, honor and express my sincere appreciation for Monsignor George Flinn, our guest chaplain. Reverend Flinn, originally from Cresson, Pennsylvania, and as we say back home, up the mountain, has dedicated his life to faith and community outreach. His service has made the Altoona-Johnstown area a better place to live because of his commitment to our local parishes. Reverend Flinn has been assigned to a number of churches in central Pennsylvania, including Sacred Heart and Saint Rose of Lima in Altoona, and Saint Monica of Chest Springs. Most notable to me, though, is his service at Saint John Gualbert, where he organized a major campaign to renovate the interior walls of the cathedral. This drive became known as ``This is Our Church,'' while Monsignor Flinn uniquely reached out to local businesses, community leaders and the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. This type of outreach has truly made our neighborhoods and small towns a much better place and a more memorable place. His story is a reminder to us all to take a moment from our busy schedules to help others and reach out to the community. As we mourn the passing of Pope John Paul and celebrate the appointment of Pope Benedict, we should also commend and thank our local church leaders like Monsignor Flinn, because their hard work is truly making our Nation a better place to live. ____________________”