June 17, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Ð Extensions of Remarks E1225 right to any compensation for this difference in live in a multiracial experiment leading to the on Easter Sunday 1897 at Sacred Heart value. 1945 congressional bill outlawing segregated Church in Whiting, IN, since no Slovak church In summary, as a result of this exchange military housing, he organized the Coahoma existed at the time. Soon after, the Slovak the Admiralty Island Monument land owner- County Branch of the NAACP in 1953, he was Catholic Union Branch 130 transformed its ship pattern will be consolidated, the city of president emeritus of the Mississippi State meeting hall into a church, which was dedi- Sitka will receive valuable lands in fee owner- Conference NAACP, and he owned and oper- cated on July 4, 1897. The church was dedi- ship on which parts of its water system are lo- ated the Fourth Street Drug Store which is fa- cated to St. John the Baptist because the new cated, and the corporation will be free of a mous locally for being a center of civil rights pastor stated he felt like ``one crying in the wil- problematic reversionary interest in its prop- activity. derness'' in his new assignment in the United erty. As a bonus, the Federal Government re- Doc Henry also served on numerous other States. alizes a net benefit in the value of the ex- boards and organizations, such as the Na- By the time World War I began in 1914, the change. This is a sound deal in the best inter- tional Caucus and Center for Black Aged, the church had been enlarged to accommodate ests of all parties. Federal Council on Aging, the Southern Chris- 650 parishioners. By 1921, the first regular as- It is my hope that this legislation can pass tian Leadership Conference, the Southern Re- sistant, Father Michael Kosko, was appointed this body and the Congress in the near future. gional Council, the Mississippi Council on to the church. During his ministry, Father f Human Relations, Mississippi Action for Progress, Inc., and the Civic Communications Rajcany continued to place emphasis on the HONORING THE DETROIT RED Corp. He was involved in such civic organiza- English language and on the Americanization WINGS STANLEY CUP VICTORY tions as the American Legion, the Elks, the of his parishioners. Some objected, but their Masonic Order, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, reluctance was soon overcome. At approxi- HON. DAVE CAMP and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Yet through all mately the same time, priests from St. Joseph College in Rensselaer, IN, journeyed to assist OF MICHIGAN of this community involvement, he still made the parish on weekends. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES personal time for his wife, Noelle Celestine By 1925, it became apparent that a new Tuesday, June 17, 1997 Henry, and his daughter, Rebecca Elizabeth Henry. and larger church would be needed. That Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, the Detroit Red Doc Henry's quest for equality took him same year, the future pastor of St. John, Rev- Wings were rewarded for their excellence last across the Nation and around the world. He erend John Kostik, C.P.P.S., arrived as a per- Saturday night by sweeping the Philadelphia was instrumental in enacting laws that im- manent assistant. Later, at the suggestion of Flyers and bringing home the Stanley Cup for pacted the core of human rights in our Nation. Father Rajcany, Father Kostik was appointed the first time in 42 years. Several images from For these accomplishments, he has been rec- pastor of St. John by Bishop John F. Noll. the Red Wings triumphant run for the Cup will ognized with honorary doctorates from Mis- Also during that year, the parish was placed forever be imbedded in the hearts and memo- sissippi Baptist Seminary, Tougaloo College, under the supervision of the Society of the ries of Wings fans everywhere. The steel- Rust College, Mary Homes College, Prentiss Precious Blood, and it continues to be served jawed determination of head coach Scotty Institute, Queens College, and Boston Univer- by priests of the society to this day. Bowman, who became the first coach to win sity. He also received accolades such as the Groundwork for the new church, the work of the Stanley Cup with three different teams; the Distinguished Mississippians Award, the Chicago architect Herman Gaul, began in spectacular performance of playoff-MVP goal- Clarksdale Hall of Fame Award, the NAACP's May, 1930. Knowing the economic serious- tender Mike Vernon, who turned away shot Living Legacy Award, the Jammie Whitten ness of the times and the dangers of bank- after opposing shot; or the gritty play of Award, and the prestigious Hubert H. Hum- ruptcy, Father Kostik placed the success of Brendan Shanahan, Darren MacCarty, the phrey Award. ``Grind Line''; and of course the international Though the voice of a great humanitarian the $300,000 venture in the hands of St. The- flair of the team, led by the likes of Sergei has ceased to resound to believers of civil rese, the Little Flower of Jesus. Amazingly, Fedorov and Igor Larionov. rights everywhere, Doc Henry will live forever during this period of financial disaster, the par- However no player demonstrated the un- in our hearts and memories. ish lost only $340, and the entire debt was re- wavering intensity and unselfishness of the f tired by 1942. The new Romanesque style team more than the captain Steve Yzerman. church, with its 190-foot steeple, stands as a After years of personal triumphs, Yzerman's TRIBUTE TO ST. JOHN THE tribute to God from those founders of Slovak leadership finally brought home the Stanley BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH heritageÂ. Cup to the great State of Michigan. His perse- In the late 1940's, much-needed additions to verance and unwavering dedication gave one HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY the parish were begun. Plans conceived by of the classiest players in pro sports the rec- OF INDIANA then-pastor Father John F. Lafko, C.P.P.S., ognition he has so long deserved. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES were carried out by his successor, Father Ga- The Red Wings are an example of a team Tuesday, June 17, 1997 briel Brenkus, C.P.P.S. In 1948, construction working together in the pursuit of excellence. on the first phase of the new school, consist- Their play and accomplishments should be ap- Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my privi- ing of classrooms, a convent, and the Panel plauded, along with the integrity and commit- lege to congratulate St. John the Baptist Room Banquet Hall, began. After its comple- ment to overcome the many obstacles that Catholic Church in Hammond, IN, on the joy- tion in 1951, the second phase of construc- stood before them. The State of Michigan is ous occasion of its centennial celebration this tion, consisting of an auditorium, gymnasium, proud to salute the 1997 Stanley Cup Cham- Sunday, June 22, 1997. The day's festivities and additional classrooms, began in 1955. will begin with a Mass of Thanksgiving at 3:00 pions, the Detroit Red Wings. The final addition to the St. John the Baptist p.m., officiated by the Most Reverend Dale J. f complex was a new rectory, which was com- Melczek. Following the mass, a gala reception pleted in 1967. HONORING AARON EDD JACKSON will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the parish's Panel HENRY, ``DOC'' Room Banquet Hall. The reception will include Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my other distin- dinner, several guest speakers, and live per- guished colleagues to join me in congratulat- HON. MIKE PARKER formances by the Lubo Pala Slovak Folk ing the parish family of St. John the Baptist, OF MISSISSIPPI Band, the Vychodna Slovak Folk Dance En- under the guidance of Father John Kalicky, C.P.P.S., and former pastor-in-residence Fa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES semble, soprano, Dorothy Hoover, the St. John adult choir, and the Stanley Paul Or- ther Edward Homco, C.P.P.S., as they pre- Tuesday, June 17, 1997 chestra. pare to celebrate their centennial in 1997. Mr. PARKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to The founding of St. John the Baptist Church Their slogan, ``We Remember, We Celebrate, honor a very special man and a great Amer- is one of struggle and triumph. In the spring of We Believe,'' reverberates throughout the ican who has recently passed away. Aaron 1897, after successfully petitioning Bishop Jo- community in a celebration of faithÐfaith in Edd Jackson Henry, better known to friends seph Radermacher for a Czechoslovakian God, faith in country, and faith in people. In and family as ``Doc,'' was born July 2, 1922, priest to serve those in the community of Slo- this spirit, St. John has enhanced the quality and died May 19, 1997. vak heritage, a welcoming committee met Fa- of life within the Hammond community through During his life, Doc Henry served as 1 of ther Benedict Rajcany in Hammond on April its religious, educational, and cultural contribu- the 200 U.S. soldiers during World War II to 17, Holy Saturday. His first mass was offered tions for the past 100 years. E1226 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Ð Extensions of Remarks June 17, 1997 THE PASSING OF JAY B. WHITE, Clinton Memorial AME Zion Church at 151 BROOKLYN ELEMENTARY STU- ``AMERICA'S FINEST LAWYER'' Broadway in Newark, NJ. This accomplish- DENTS: THE CREATIVE THINK- ment is truly significant to this particular house ERS HON. LOUIS STOKES of worship. For many years the Clinton Memo- OF OHIO rial AME Zion Church had no stable church HON.