[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 13] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 18018] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]CONGRATULATING REVEREND FAUSTO STAMPIGLIA ______ HON. VERN BUCHANAN of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, November 18, 2010 Mr. BUCHANAN. Madam Speaker, I want to take this opportunity today to congratulate Reverend Fausto Stampiglia of St. Martha's Church in Sarasota, Florida, for receiving the Holy Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award from the Roman Catholic Church for his outstanding service to the Church. Translated, the award means for ``Church and Pope.'' It is the highest honor a priest can receive from the Pope. Father Stampiglia was presented the award by Bishop Frank J. Dewane, on behalf of Pope Benedict XVI, who noted his service and dedication to the people of St. Martha's Parish and to the Diocese of Venice. Father Stampiglia was installed as pastor of St. Martha's in 1991 and is the head priest of St. Martha Catholic School. He celebrates masses in Vietnamese and the Tridentine Rite and has been a strong supporter of several charitable programs in the Sarasota area. For the Diocese of Venice, he is currently Dean of the Northern Deanery, Director of the Permanent Diaconate Office and Board, and serves on the College of Consultors, Peer Review Committee and School Board, as well as an ex-officio member of the Presbyteral Council. On behalf of the many individuals and families he has faithfully served within Florida's 13th District, I thank Father Stampiglia for his service to his church and community. It is with great pleasure that I acknowledge he has rightfully received this prestigious award. ____________________